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CGN → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr industrial region and typically offers the iconic view of Amsterdam's historic canal ring during the final approach.
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Rhine-Ruhr Megalopolis
The massive urban sprawl of cities like Düsseldorf, Duisburg, and Essen immediately after takeoff.
Düsseldorf Airport
A bird's-eye view of one of Germany's busiest aviation hubs located just north of Cologne.
Utrecht Dom Tower
The tallest church tower in the Netherlands is a distinct landmark in the center of Utrecht.
Amsterdam City Center
The famous concentric canal rings and the historic heart of the city during the descent.
Port of Amsterdam
The vast industrial docks and the North Sea Canal connecting the city to the ocean.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Ruhr area. During winter, evening flights are particularly scenic as the industrial parks and cities are brilliantly illuminated. This side is most likely to see the Amsterdam skyline if landing on the Polderbaan (18R).
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Lower Rhine Plain
Expansive green landscapes and the winding Rhine river as it crosses into the Netherlands.
De Hoge Veluwe
A vast national park featuring forests and sand dunes visible in the central Netherlands.
North Sea Horizon
On clear days, the distant coastline and the North Sea are visible to the west during descent.
Dutch Polders
The intricate geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals characteristic of the region.
Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight; if the plane approaches from the north, you will see the coastal dunes of Zandvoort. Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side as the sun is in the east.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 230 km (143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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