Loading map...
AMS → KRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Kristiansand Airport (Kristiansand)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior view of the unique Wadden Islands UNESCO site and the Jutland coastline of Denmark before crossing the Skagerrak into Norway.
Search flights from AMS to KRS
IJsselmeer & Marken
Immediately after takeoff, view the large Dutch inland bay and the historic polder landscapes.
Wadden Islands
A stunning sequence of the Frisian Islands including Texel, Vlieland, and Terschelling with their distinctive tidal flats.
Jutland Coast
The western shoreline of Denmark and the Limfjord area often become visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Kristiansand City
Excellent views of the city center, the harbor, and the Odderøya peninsula during the final approach to KRS.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid sun glare. The highlight is the Wadden Sea; keep your camera ready within the first 20 minutes of the flight. Look for the white sandy beaches of the Danish coast before the plane turns north across the Skagerrak.
Book Hotels in Kristiansand
North Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the North Sea with numerous cargo ships and tankers navigating the busy shipping lanes.
Offshore Wind Farms
Bird's-eye view of massive wind energy arrays located deep in the Dutch and German sectors of the North Sea.
Sørlandet Archipelago
The rugged, rocky coastline of Southern Norway with its scattered 'skjærgård' islands appears during the final descent.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the water. This side provides a clearer view of the open sea and the approach to Kristiansand from the west, where the ruggedness of the Norwegian coast is most apparent.
Get eSIMs for Netherlands
Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 688 km (428 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: KRS (58.204201, 8.08537)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.