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AMS → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Rhine River valley during cruise and a breathtaking panorama of the Bavarian Alps and Munich's skyline during the final descent.
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The Rhine River
The iconic winding waterway and the dense clusters of cities along its banks like Bonn and Koblenz.
Taunus Mountains
Wooded ridges and rolling hills located just north of Frankfurt.
Allianz Arena
The glowing, tire-shaped home of FC Bayern Munich, visible on the northern edge of the city.
Bavarian Alps
On clear days, the entire snow-capped northern chain of the Alps provides a stunning southern horizon.
Munich Cityscape
The towers of the Frauenkirche and the Olympic Park are visible during the descent into the airport.
This is the 'scenic side' for the descent. In winter, the snow-covered Alps are particularly striking. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the ground landmarks.
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Dutch Polders
Geometric patterns of reclaimed land and canals stretching from the outskirts of Amsterdam.
Ruhr Industrial Area
The dense urban and industrial heartland of Germany, including cities like Essen and Dortmund.
Spessart Nature Park
Expansive views of one of Germany's largest contiguous areas of mixed leaf forest.
MUC Airport Layout
A clear view of the airport's distinctive X-shaped terminals when approaching from the east.
Sit here on morning flights to have the sun behind you for better photography. Watch for the IJsselmeer lake shortly after takeoff if the departure route heads north first.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 664 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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