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NCL â AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Newcastle Airport (Newcastle) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior viewing experience, capturing the urban sprawl of Newcastle and the iconic Tyne Bridge upon departure, followed by the jagged English coastline and a high probability of seeing Amsterdam's historic canal district during the final approach.
Newcastle Quayside
Immediate views of the Tyne Bridge and the Millennium Bridge shortly after takeoff from NCL.
Durham Heritage Coast
The striking limestone cliffs and secluded beaches stretching from Seaham down toward Hartlepool.
Teesside Industry
The sprawling industrial landscape of Middlesbrough, particularly impressive when lit up during night flights.
Spurn Point
The iconic, narrow sand spit that curves into the mouth of the Humber Estuary.
Amsterdam Canal Belt
The UNESCO-listed concentric canal rings of the city center, visible if the flight paths from the North.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the golden hour over the English coast. For the best view of Amsterdam's city center, hope for a landing on Runway 18R; the descent provides a panoramic view of the harbor and the 'Grachtengordel' (canal belt).
Tynemouth Priory
The dramatic ruins of the priory and castle perched on the headland as the plane crosses the coast.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Massive offshore wind arrays visible as silver specks against the deep blue of the North Sea.
Wadden Islands
The sandy fringes of Texel and the North Holland coast appearing as the plane nears the Netherlands.
Dutch Polders
The intricate, geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals just north of Schiphol.
Choose the left side for morning flights to experience a stunning sunrise over the North Sea. On the approach to AMS, look for the 'Polderbaan' runway (18R/36L), which is separated from the main terminal by a 15-minute taxi across Dutch farmland.
Distance: 522 km (324 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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