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AMS → VRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (Varadero)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning contrast of the Bahamian turquoise waters and a direct view of the Varadero peninsula during the final approach.
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Dutch Coastline
Aerial views of the North Sea beaches and the intricate delta works of the Netherlands shortly after departure.
Cornish Coast
The rugged cliffs of South West England and the iconic tip of Land's End as you depart European airspace.
The Bahamas
Breathtaking views of the Great Bahama Bank where shallow turquoise waters meet the deep blue of the Atlantic.
Florida Straits
Clear views of the maritime corridor between Florida and Cuba, often dotted with cargo and cruise ships.
Hicacos Peninsula
A prime view of the entire 20km stretch of Varadero's white sand beaches during the final descent into VRA.
Choose the left side for the most iconic Caribbean views. As this is a westbound flight, the sun will be to the south (left), so expect some glare during the middle of the day; use polarized sunglasses for the best view of the coral reefs near the Bahamas. The approach usually circles from the north, placing the beach directly in your window.
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Port of Rotterdam
A massive-scale view of Europe's largest seaport and the industrial heart of the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta.
Brittany Coastline
The jagged, rocky northern coast of France as the plane transitions from the English Channel to the Atlantic.
Gulf Stream Activity
Spectacular towering cumulus cloud formations often found above the warm waters of the North Atlantic current.
Matanzas Bay
Views of the deep-water bay and the 'City of Bridges' (Matanzas) just west of the airport during arrival.
The right side is the 'cool' side for this route, offering indirect lighting and no direct sun glare, which is better for photography of the clouds and sea. If the flight takes a more northerly Great Circle route, you might occasionally spot the tip of the Canadian Maritimes or distant icebergs in spring.
Book Hotels in VaraderoDistance: 7,750 km (4,816 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 7 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: VRA (23.03440093994141, -81.435302734375)
Route Type: International
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