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CPH → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (Copenhagen) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the intricate Wadden Sea coastline, the North Frisian Islands, and the engineering marvel of the Afsluitdijk during the descent into Amsterdam.
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Copenhagen Skyline
Aerial perspective of the historic city center, the Round Tower, and the modern waterfront architecture.
The Wadden Sea
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring mesmerizing patterns of tidal flats, sandbanks, and deep channels.
Frisian Islands
The chain of islands including Texel, Vlieland, and Terschelling stretching along the Dutch and German coasts.
The Afsluitdijk
The legendary 32-kilometer-long dam that protects the Netherlands from the North Sea, visible during descent.
North Sea Canal
The major shipping artery connecting Amsterdam to the North Sea at IJmuiden, often seen just before landing.
This is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon or evening flights, offering spectacular colors over the North Sea. Keep your camera ready as you cross the German-Dutch border for the best views of the Frisian coastal chain.
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Öresund Bridge
A stunning view of the 8km bridge and tunnel complex connecting Copenhagen, Denmark, to Malmö, Sweden.
Danish Southern Islands
Bird's-eye views of the islands of Lolland and Falster, characterized by patchwork fields and coastal inlets.
Hamburg & the Elbe
Depending on the specific airway, the vast Port of Hamburg and the winding Elbe River may be visible to the south.
IJsselmeer
The massive closed-off inland bay that was formerly the Zuiderzee, showing the Dutch battle against water.
Amsterdam City Center
On specific approaches to runways 18R or 18C, the iconic concentric canal rings are often visible on the left.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction for the Öresund Bridge view right after takeoff. Morning flights provide better lighting on this side as the sun rises in the east, illuminating the Danish landscape.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 633 km (393 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: CPH (55.617900848389, 12.656000137329)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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