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AMS → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the snowy peaks of the Austrian Alps and a spectacular close-up of Vitosha Mountain during the final approach into Sofia.
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The Rhine River
The iconic waterway carving through the German landscape, often visible in the first 30 minutes of flight.
The Eastern Alps
Dramatic views of the snow-capped Austrian Alps, including potential sightings of the Hohe Tauern range.
Lake Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea,' this large freshwater lake is a prominent landmark near the German-Austrian border.
Sava River Valley
The lush green valleys of Slovenia and Croatia provide a scenic transition between the Alps and the Balkans.
Vitosha Mountain
A breathtaking view of Sofia's landmark mountain as the plane makes its final turn toward the runway.
Book a window seat on the right for the iconic 'Alpine crossing' mid-flight. For morning flights, be aware of sun glare; however, for late afternoon flights, the golden hour lighting on the Alps is unparalleled. The approach into SOF usually passes just north of Vitosha, making the right side the prime spot for city and mountain views.
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Dutch Polders and Markermeer
Unique reclaimed land patterns and the massive artificial lake system north of Amsterdam shortly after takeoff.
German Metropolitan Areas
Bird's-eye views of industrial hubs like Nuremberg or the sprawl of the Rhine-Main region depending on the airway.
The Danube River
The flight tracks parallel to Europe's second-longest river, offering glimpses of its winding path through Hungary and Serbia.
Balkan Mountain Range
The rugged Northern Balkan mountains (Stara Planina) become visible as the aircraft enters Bulgarian airspace.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the flat Pannonian Basin and the rising Balkan ridges. This side is ideal for evening flights to avoid the direct setting sun while viewing the Danube.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 1,753 km (1,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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