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BOD → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this northerly route, offering high-altitude views of the Loire Valley châteaux, the sprawling Paris metropolitan area, and a clear perspective of Brussels before the descent into the Netherlands.
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Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and the occasional glimpse of historic UNESCO-listed châteaux.
Paris Skyline
Often visible in the distance to the east, including the distinctive layout of the city and the Eiffel Tower.
Brussels & Atomium
The Belgian capital's dense urban center and the shiny spheres of the Atomium landmark during the descent.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric patchwork of reclaimed land, canals, and windmills characteristic of the North Holland landscape.
Keep your camera ready approximately 35-45 minutes into the flight for the best chance to spot Paris. During the approach to Schiphol, the right side often provides a better view of the 'Polderbaan' runway and the intricate canal networks of cities like Utrecht or Amsterdam itself, depending on the wind direction.
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Charente-Maritime Coast
Aerial views of the Atlantic coastline, including the islands of Oléron and Ré shortly after departure.
Alabaster Coast
The striking white chalk cliffs of Normandy near Dieppe and Le Havre as you cross into the English Channel area.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest ports, featuring massive container terminals and the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier.
Zeeland Delta
A complex network of islands, peninsulas, and massive dams making up the Dutch flood defense systems.
Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the deep blue of the North Sea and the industrial landscape of the Dutch coast. On clear days, the English coastline may be visible on the far horizon during the mid-flight segment. Evening flights offer spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 924 km (574 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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