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Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic views during the departure from Bonaire, specifically the vibrant pink salt pans, and typically provides a more detailed view of the Dutch coastline and the Port of Rotterdam during the descent into Amsterdam.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Pekelmeer Salt Pans

Stunning aerial views of the bright pink salt lakes and massive white salt pyramids located on the southern tip of Bonaire.

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Lesser Antilles Chain

Distant views of the northern Caribbean islands as the flight tracks northeast toward the open Atlantic.

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Normandy Coastline

Views of the French coast and the English Channel shipping lanes as the aircraft transitions into European airspace.

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Port of Rotterdam

Exceptional views of the Maasvlakte and the sprawling industrial architecture of one of the world's largest seaports.

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Dutch Polders

The geometric perfection of the Dutch landscape, with its interconnected canals and reclaimed agricultural land.

Choose the right side for the best departure views; sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the salt pans. For the arrival into AMS, the morning light usually illuminates the landscape better from this side, making it ideal for photography of the Dutch polders and Rotterdam's harbor.

Left Side Highlights
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Bonaire North Coast

Dramatic views of the rugged limestone coastline and turquoise waves crashing against the Washington Slagbaai National Park.

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Atlantic Sunrise

As an eastbound overnight flight, the left side provides a front-row seat to the sun rising over the North Atlantic horizon.

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Southern England

Depending on the air traffic control routing, you may see the white cliffs or the rolling hills of the English south coast.

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Dutch Dunes

Clear views of the North Sea coastline, including the beaches of Zandvoort and the industrial locks at IJmuiden.

The left side is preferable if you want to watch the sunrise without the sun being directly in your eyes for a prolonged period. During the final approach to Schiphol, this side often sees the historic center of Haarlem if the plane is landing on the Polderbaan or Zwanenburgbaan runways.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,792 km (4,842 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 10 min

Departure: BON (12.130999565124512, -68.26850128173828)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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