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AMS → LCY
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to London City Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Thames, Greenwich, and the O2 Arena during the signature steep approach into London City Airport.
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North Holland Coast
Stunning views of the Dutch dunes and the beaches around Zandvoort immediately after takeoff.
North Sea Shipping
Look down at one of the world's busiest maritime corridors filled with container ships and tankers.
London Array
Fly over one of the world's largest offshore wind farms located in the outer Thames Estuary.
Kent Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the scenic coastline near Whitstable, famous for its oyster beds.
The O2 Arena
A direct, close-up view of the massive white dome on the Greenwich Peninsula during the final descent.
Royal Greenwich
Spot the historic Old Royal Naval College, the Cutty Sark, and the Royal Observatory from a unique angle.
The left side is superior for sunset flights as the sun sets to the west, silhouetting the London skyline. During the steep 5.5-degree approach into LCY, landmarks appear much closer than at other airports. Watch for the Thames Barrier just seconds before the wheels touch the runway.
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IJmuiden Port
The industrial mouth of the North Sea Canal serving Amsterdam's heavy shipping industry.
Essex Marshes
Intricate patterns of saltwater creeks and wetlands along the northern bank of the Thames.
DP World London Gateway
Massive automated cranes and container stacks at the UK's newest deep-sea port facility.
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
The prominent cable-stayed bridge at the Dartford Crossing, a major London landmark.
Canary Wharf
The towering skyscrapers of London's second financial district loom large on the right-hand side.
Olympic Park
The ArcelorMittal Orbit tower and the London Stadium are visible in the distance to the northwest.
The right side is excellent for observing the urban sprawl and industrial heritage of East London. If the aircraft lands towards the east (Runway 09), you will often get a spectacular panoramic view of the entire City of London skyline during the base leg turn over Central London.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Route Type: International
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