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LTN → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Dutch coastline, featuring the massive Port of Rotterdam and the urban centers of The Hague and Amsterdam upon descent.
London Horizon
Distant views of the London skyline, including the Shard and Canary Wharf, shortly after departure.
Thames Estuary
The wide, winding mouth of the River Thames as it opens into the North Sea.
The Hague Coast
The sandy beaches of Scheveningen and the urban layout of the Dutch political capital.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest ports, featuring a vast expanse of cranes, ships, and industrial infrastructure.
Amsterdam Canal District
If the approach path is from the south, you get a breathtaking view of the iconic concentric canal rings.
For the best experience, choose the right side during late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the North Sea. This side also offers the highest probability of seeing the dense urban sprawl of the Randstad. Keep your camera ready as the plane crosses the Dutch coastline.
Hertfordshire Countryside
Lush green rolling hills and patchwork fields of the English Home Counties immediately after takeoff.
Felixstowe Port
The UK's largest container port visible as the flight departs the English coastline.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white turbines standing in the blue waters of the North Sea.
Haarlem City
The historic center of Haarlem with its large church spires visible just before the final approach.
North Sea Canal
The major waterway connecting the city of Amsterdam directly to the North Sea at IJmuiden.
The left side is ideal for travelers landing on the Polderbaan (18R), as it provides a front-row seat to the intricate drainage systems and agricultural polders that define the Dutch landscape. Morning flights are preferred to avoid the glare of the southern sun.
Distance: 354 km (220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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