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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides an unparalleled vantage point for tracking the iconic White Nile through the desert and offers the most dramatic views of the central Swiss Alpine peaks during the descent into Europe.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Victoria Shoreline

Comprehensive views of the Ugandan coastline and the Entebbe peninsula immediately after the aircraft turns north.

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The White Nile

The winding, serpentine path of the Nile River through the arid terrains of Sudan, providing a stark contrast to the desert.

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The Great Sand Sea

Vast, undulating golden dunes of the eastern Sahara that create mesmerizing patterns when viewed from 35,000 feet.

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Central Alps

Spectacular, close-up views of the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau region's iconic glaciated peaks.

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Upper Rhine Valley

The scenic river corridor through Germany, famous for its steep vineyards and historic castle ruins.

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Dutch Polder Landscapes

The geometrically perfect reclaimed land, canals, and greenhouses of the Netherlands during the final minutes of flight.

The right side is ideal for morning arrivals as the rising sun perfectly illuminates the Nile and the snowy faces of the Alps. For the best photos of the Swiss mountains, look out approximately 75 to 90 minutes before your scheduled landing time.

Left Side Highlights
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Ssese Islands

A beautiful archipelago of lush green islands scattered across the northern reaches of Lake Victoria visible shortly after takeoff.

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The Sudd Wetlands

One of the largest tropical wetlands in the world, appearing as a massive mosaic of green papyrus and water channels in South Sudan.

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Tibesti Massif

Distant but dramatic views of the dark, volcanic mountain range protruding from the central Sahara sands.

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Mediterranean Coastline

The striking transition where the golden sands of the Libyan desert meet the deep turquoise of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Mont Blanc Range

The snow-capped summit of Europe's highest peak often visible on the western horizon during the trans-Alpine crossing.

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Randstad Urban Area

Views of the dense Dutch urban network and the industrial ports along the North Sea coast during the final approach.

Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Sahara and the Mediterranean. On arrival, the left side often provides a better view of the North Sea and the Port of Rotterdam if landing on the Polderbaan runway.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,358 km (3,951 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 29 min

Departure: EBB (0.042386, 32.443501)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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