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HAJ → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes, along with a high probability of seeing Amsterdam's historic canal district during the final approach into Schiphol.
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Steinhuder Meer
A large, shallow lake just west of Hannover that serves as a major local landmark early in the flight.
Ems River Valley
The winding path of the Ems river near the German-Dutch border, often surrounded by marshlands.
IJsselmeer Coastline
The massive expanse of the inland sea, featuring the Afsluitdijk dike and coastal fishing villages like Volendam.
Flevoland Polders
The world's largest artificial island, showing perfectly geometric reclaimed land and wind farms.
Amsterdam Canals
If landing on the Polderbaan or Zwanenburgbaan runways, you get an iconic view of the concentric canal rings.
The right side is the 'money side' for this short hop. Request a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the IJsselmeer's scale. Afternoon flights offer stunning sunset reflections off the water as you approach Amsterdam from the east. Keep your camera ready for the Dutch coastline's unique engineering.
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Hannover City View
Immediate views of the Leibniz University and the Herrenhausen Gardens shortly after takeoff.
Teutoburg Forest
The rolling green hills of the southern Lower Saxony region providing a textured landscape contrast.
Enschede & Twente
Observing the transition from German forests to the iconic, neat Dutch agricultural polder landscapes.
Utrecht Dom Tower
On the left descent, the historic city of Utrecht and its prominent medieval tower are often visible.
The Green Heart
The vast 'Groene Hart' area of the Netherlands, featuring dense canal networks and grazing pastures.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side is excellent for seeing the intricate Dutch waterway infrastructure and the dense urban sprawl of the Randstad area during descent. Watch for the Rhine River branches near the border.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 334 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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