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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Liverpool skyline and Mersey Estuary upon departure, followed by the dramatic landscapes of the Peak District and a better chance of seeing Amsterdam's city center during the approach into Schiphol.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Mersey Estuary

Aerial views of the Liverpool docks, the Wirral Peninsula, and the iconic Liver Building immediately after takeoff.

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Peak District National Park

Rugged moorland, green valleys, and deep limestone gorges as the flight crosses Central England.

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Humber Bridge

Depending on the specific ATC routing, you may spot this massive suspension bridge spanning the Humber Estuary.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Dozens of massive offshore wind turbines arranged in geometric patterns across the gray-blue North Sea.

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Amsterdam Canal Ring

On approach to runways like 18R or 06, you often get a perfect view of the concentric canal belts and the central station.

Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights, the sun will be on the right side of the aircraft, making the left side better for glare-free photography of the English countryside and the Dutch coast.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Jodrell Bank Observatory

The massive white dish of the Lovell Telescope is often visible against the green Cheshire landscape south of the route.

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The Fens

Unique, flat, reclaimed marshlands of East Anglia characterized by straight drainage ditches and rich dark soil.

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The Wash

The large, square-shaped bay and estuary on the east coast of England, known for its shifting sandbanks.

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Dutch Polders

The intricate patchwork of reclaimed land, greenhouses, and drainage canals that define the Netherlands' geography.

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Port of Amsterdam

Views of the massive industrial docks and cargo ships entering the North Sea Canal near IJmuiden.

The right side is excellent for observing the unique 'polder' architecture of the Netherlands. If landing on the Polderbaan (runway 18R/36L), the right side provides a great view of the long taxi process past typical Dutch farms. In spring, keep an eye out for the vibrant colors of the tulip fields south of the airport.

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Route Information

Distance: 524 km (326 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 52 min

Departure: LPL (53.33359909057617, -2.849720001220703)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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