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MBJ → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, offering the most dramatic views of the Caribbean islands shortly after takeoff and a more favorable angle for the English coastline and London's outskirts upon reaching Europe.
Montego Bay Coastline
Aerial views of Doctor's Cave Beach and the vibrant turquoise reefs surrounding the Jamaican coastline immediately after takeoff.
The Bahamas Archipelago
Stunning contrasts between the deep blue Atlantic and the shallow, neon-blue Great Bahama Bank as the plane heads northeast.
Southern English Coast
Clear views of the white cliffs of Cornwall or the Jurassic Coast of Dorset depending on the specific transatlantic track.
London Metropolitan Area
On clear days, the urban sprawl of London and the winding River Thames are visible as the flight crosses towards the North Sea.
North Sea Wind Farms
Large-scale offshore wind installations visible in the churning waters just before the descent into the Netherlands.
Choose a window seat on the left to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun during the late afternoon departure from Jamaica. This side also offers the best chance to see the lights of the UK during the early morning arrival. If the flight arrives in spring, watch for the colorful tulip fields near Haarlem as you approach Schiphol.
Blue Mountain Range
A view into the lush, mist-covered interior of Jamaica, showcasing the island's highest peaks during the initial climb.
Atlantic Dawn
A front-row seat to a spectacular sunrise over the open ocean during the final two hours of the transatlantic crossing.
Normandy Coastline
As the plane approaches mainland Europe, the French coastline and the mouth of the Seine may be visible to the south.
Port of Rotterdam
An impressive view of the massive container terminals and shipping traffic at one of the world's busiest ports.
Dutch Polders
The geometric beauty of reclaimed land and the Delta Works flood defenses along the southwestern Dutch coast.
The right side is perfect for passengers who enjoy watching the sunrise, as the aircraft is heading northeast during the dawn hours. It also provides the most detailed views of the Dutch industrial coastline and the complex water management systems around Rotterdam during the final approach phase.
Distance: 7,898 km (4,908 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 18 min
Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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