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CDG → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior combination of historic French estates, major Belgian urban centers like Antwerp, and the industrial scale of the Port of Rotterdam before the final approach.
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Château de Chantilly
A striking historic palace surrounded by its vast namesake forest visible minutes after taking off from CDG.
Antwerp Skyline
A clear view of the dense urban center, the Cathedral of Our Lady, and the winding Scheldt river.
Port of Rotterdam
Dramatic views of one of the world's largest ports, featuring massive container terminals and the Maasvlakte.
Dutch Polders
Iconic reclaimed land featuring perfectly geometric green fields separated by a network of thin canals.
Lisse Flower Fields
Vibrant strips of color visible during spring months (April-May) if the flight approaches Schiphol from the south.
The right side (seats 'F' or 'K') is best for urban density and industrial landmarks. Look out immediately after takeoff for the Oise-Pays de France Nature Park. During the mid-flight, you can often spot the sprawl of Brussels and Antwerp to the east. If visiting in the spring, the right side is the prime spot to see the tulip fields near Keukenhof as the plane descends. Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side of the aircraft.
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Picardy Farmland
Vast, colorful patchwork quilts of northern French agricultural landscapes shortly after departure.
Zeeland Delta Works
A stunning aerial perspective of the Neeltje Jans and the complex Dutch flood barriers and islands.
North Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the distant coastline and busy shipping lanes heading toward the English Channel.
Select a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for coastal views and the engineering marvels of the Zeeland delta. This side is particularly good on afternoon flights as it avoids direct glare from the sun, which will be positioned to the south and west during the journey north. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the intricate waterways of the southern Netherlands.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 398 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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