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EMA â AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the English countryside transition into the busy maritime lanes of the North Sea, followed by the impressive industrial scale of the Dutch ports and greenhouses upon descent.
Midlands Countryside
View the patchwork fields and rolling hills of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire during initial climb.
East Anglian Towns
Spot the historic landscapes of Cambridge and the flat, fertile plains of the Fens from high altitude.
Maritime Shipping Lanes
Watch the heavy maritime traffic and cargo ships entering the English Channel from the North Sea.
Europort Rotterdam
On southern approaches, see one of the world's largest and most complex harbor and industrial systems.
Westland Greenhouses
Marvel at the 'Glass City', a massive expanse of agricultural greenhouses that define the Dutch landscape.
Choose the right side to see the massive Dutch greenhouse complexes, which are particularly spectacular at dusk when they are brightly lit. This side also provides a great perspective of the intricate canal networks and harbor infrastructure if the pilot follows a southern arrival pattern into Schiphol.
Nottingham Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the city and the Trent Bridge area shortly after takeoff from East Midlands.
The Wash
Observe the large square bay between Lincolnshire and Norfolk with its unique tidal sandbanks.
Norfolk Coast
View the sweeping sandy beaches and nature reserves of North Norfolk before heading out over the sea.
Offshore Wind Farms
See the vast arrays of offshore turbines like Race Bank generating energy in the North Sea.
IJsselmeer
On northern approaches, see the massive inland bay and the historic polders of North Holland.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Norfolk coastline and the Wash estuary. If the flight arrives from the north, you will have a preferred view of the North Sea Canal and the Dutch dunes. This side is better in the early morning to avoid direct sun glare.
Distance: 416 km (258 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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