MEX → AMS

Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Dramatic views of the smoking volcanoes east of Mexico City shortly after takeoff.

Greenland Ice Sheet

The flight path typically crosses the southern tip or center of Greenland, revealing vast glaciers and deep fjords.

Icelandic Terrain

On more northerly routes, the rugged volcanic landscape and glaciers of Iceland are visible to the north.

Aurora Borealis

During winter months, the northern sky offers a high probability of seeing the Northern Lights over the Atlantic.

Scottish Highlands

As the plane enters European airspace, the dramatic cliffs and mountains of Northern Scotland often appear.

North Sea Wind Farms

Vast offshore wind arrays are visible during the descent into the Netherlands.

Gulf of Mexico Coast

Views of the Mexican coastline near Veracruz as the plane heads towards the Atlantic.

Atlantic Sunrise

A rapid and intense sunrise over the ocean horizon due to the plane's eastward velocity.

London & Southern England

If the route takes a more southerly path, the sprawling Greater London area can be spotted.

Port of Rotterdam

One of the world's largest ports is often visible on the final approach into Schiphol.

Dutch Polders

The unique geometric patterns of reclaimed land and canals of the Netherlands during landing.