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CWL → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the industrial scale of the Dutch coastline and better odds of seeing the London metropolitan area to the south.
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Somerset Coast
Views looking south toward Weston-super-Mare and the northern edges of the Quantock Hills.
London Skyline
On clear days, the distant sprawl of London including the Shard and Canary Wharf can be spotted to the south.
Thames Estuary
The busy shipping lanes where the River Thames meets the North Sea, filled with container ships.
Port of Rotterdam
A spectacular view of one of the world's largest ports, featuring the Maasvlakte and Europort industrial zones.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric patterns of reclaimed land, greenhouses, and canal networks typical of the Netherlands.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of Dutch engineering. Look out for the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier near Rotterdam during descent. Afternoon flights offer excellent lighting on the Dutch coast without the glare of the southern sun.
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Severn Estuary
Dramatic views of the massive tidal range and the two iconic Severn Bridges connecting Wales to England.
The Cotswolds
Aerial perspective of the rolling green hills and golden stone villages of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
East Anglian Coast
The sandy stretches of the Norfolk and Suffolk shoreline before heading out over the North Sea.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white turbines standing in the shallow waters of the North Sea transition.
Haarlem City
On specific approaches to runway 18R, the historic center and cathedrals of Haarlem are clearly visible.
Sit here for the best views of the Welsh/English border. If landing on the Polderbaan (Runway 18R), you will get a great look at the North Holland sand dunes and the North Sea Canal. Morning flights provide soft, front-lit views of the English countryside.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 566 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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