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LPA → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Gran Canaria coastline upon departure, followed by sightings of the eastern Canary Islands and a consistent panoramic view of the European mainland including Spain, France, and the approach into the Netherlands.
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Las Palmas Coast
Exceptional views of the Gran Canaria capital and its long sandy beaches immediately after takeoff.
Fuerteventura & Lanzarote
Distant views of the desert landscapes of the easternmost Canary Islands during the initial climb.
Iberian Coastline
Views of the Portuguese and Spanish Atlantic coasts as the aircraft passes Lisbon and Porto.
Loire Valley
The lush green landscapes of western France, characterized by winding rivers and historic vineyards.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest ports is clearly visible, featuring massive container terminals and industrial architecture.
Amsterdam Cityscape
On many approach paths, the iconic canal ring and the dense urban center of Amsterdam are visible to the right.
The right side is the 'land side' for the majority of the flight. For the best experience, book a seat in front of the wing to have an unobstructed view of the Canary Islands' rugged interior during departure. In the evening, this side offers beautiful twilight colors over the European continent. As you approach Schiphol, the right side frequently provides the best views of the Dutch 'Randstad' urban area and the famous greenhouse complexes.
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Mount Teide
If the flight path banks west, you can see the massive volcanic peak of Tenerife rising above the clouds.
Atlantic Horizon
Unobstructed views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean during the long transit towards the Bay of Biscay.
English Channel
View of the busy shipping lanes and the western entrance to the channel near the tip of Brittany.
Zeeland Islands
The intricate network of islands and massive flood protection barriers in the southwestern Netherlands.
Polderbaan Approach
A unique perspective of the Dutch polders if landing on Schiphol's most remote western runway.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is also the better side for spotting Tenerife and La Palma shortly after takeoff if the plane takes a westerly departure route. During the final approach to Amsterdam, keep an eye out for the massive Delta Works storm surge barriers along the Dutch coast.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 3,183 km (1,978 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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