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DAR → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled sequence of African landmarks, including the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, followed by a dramatic traversal of the Nile River valley and the Mediterranean coastline.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak is often visible roughly 45-60 minutes after takeoff from Dar Es Salaam.
Mount Kenya
The jagged, glaciated spires of the second-highest mountain in Africa located near the equator.
Nile River Corridor
The green ribbon of life carving through the Egyptian desert, extending toward the Mediterranean.
Cairo and Nile Delta
The massive urban footprint of Cairo and the lush, fan-shaped delta where the Nile meets the sea.
Greek Archipelago
The scattering of white-and-blue islands across the deep azure of the Ionian and Aegean seas.
This is the 'scenic side' for this route. For night/early morning flights, you will see a spectacular sunrise over the Nile or Mediterranean. To see Kilimanjaro, ensure you look out early in the flight; the mountain sits to the North-West of the typical flight path out of DAR. Try to secure a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze distorting your mountain photos.
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Great Rift Valley
Aerial perspective of the tectonic trenches and the unique alkaline lakes stretching through East Africa.
Sahara Desert
Massive expanses of rolling sand dunes and desert pavement across Northern Sudan and Libya.
Western Alps
The snow-covered peaks of the Swiss and French Alps visible during the final leg into Northern Europe.
European Urban Centers
Distant views of major cities like Paris or Brussels depending on the specific air traffic control routing.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides excellent views of the Lake Turkana region and the vastness of the Sahara. During the descent into Amsterdam, this side often offers a better look at the Dutch coastline and the North Sea if the wind is blowing from the West.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 7,345 km (4,564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 38 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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