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LOS → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Hoggar Mountains in the Sahara and a better vantage point for the distant Swiss and French Alps while traversing European airspace.
Niger River Delta
The intricate network of waterways and tropical vegetation shortly after departing Lagos.
Hoggar Mountains
Stunning dark volcanic peaks and basalt plateaus rising sharply from the Saharan floor.
Algiers Coastline
The dense white architecture of the Algerian capital meeting the deep blue Mediterranean.
The Alps
Panoramic views of the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland and France visible on the eastern horizon.
Dutch Polders
The iconic, perfectly geometric reclaimed land and canal systems of the Netherlands on approach.
Ideal for overnight flights to see the sunrise illuminating the desert. Keep your window shade down during the early morning hours to avoid waking neighbors, but peek out over Algeria for the best geological views. During the final 45 minutes, look east for distant views of the Alps.
Erg Chech
The vast, sweeping sand seas of the western Algerian Sahara with rhythmic dune patterns.
Atlas Mountains
The rugged northern edge of Africa, often featuring snow-capped peaks in winter months.
Balearic Sea
Clear turquoise waters and potential views of the Spanish coastline as you cross into Europe.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic highlands and lush green valleys of southern and central France.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest shipping hubs, visible during the final descent into the Netherlands.
Choose this side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Sahara. Use a high shutter speed for photos over the desert to capture the fine textures of the sand dunes through the atmospheric haze.
Distance: 5,087 km (3,161 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 59 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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