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AMS → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the Dutch coastline during departure and provides a clearer view of the rugged Peak District moorlands during the descent into Manchester.
North Holland Coast
Panoramic views of the sandy dunes and coastal defenses of the Netherlands shortly after takeoff.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines like the Gemini or Egmond aan Zee projects in the North Sea.
The Wash
The distinct, large square-shaped bay and estuary on the east coast of England between Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
Peak District National Park
Dramatic views of the Dark Peak moorlands and Kinder Scout as the aircraft begins its final descent.
Ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Irish Sea. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the flat Fens to the rolling hills of the Pennines as you cross England.
Randstad Urban Area
Views of the densely populated western Netherlands including Haarlem and the outskirts of Amsterdam.
North Sea Shipping
Active maritime lanes and cargo ships traversing one of the world's busiest waterways.
Sherwood Forest
The historic woodland areas of Nottinghamshire visible as the plane crosses into the English Midlands.
Manchester City Skyline
Clear views of the city center and major football stadiums if the flight approaches from the east.
Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers better views of the urban sprawl of the Randstad and the southern industrial landscapes of the UK.
Distance: 487 km (303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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