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NTE → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a scenic advantage with consistent views of the French and Dutch coastlines, including the historic Normandy beaches and the North Sea approach.
Atlantic Coastline
Direct views of the Loire estuary and the rugged coastline of Brittany immediately after takeoff from Nantes.
Normandy Beaches
Aerial perspective of the historic D-Day landing sites stretching along the northern coast of France.
Port of Le Havre
Clear view of the massive maritime infrastructure at the mouth of the Seine river.
English Channel
The world's busiest shipping lane, often dotted with cargo vessels and ferries heading toward the Strait of Dover.
Zeeland Delta
The impressive Dutch engineering of the Delta Works and the fragmented islands of the southwest Netherlands.
For the most clear views of the Normandy coast, aim for a morning flight to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun over the water. A seat in front of the wing is essential to capture the sprawling Zeeland archipelago during the initial descent into Schiphol.
Loire Valley
Lush green landscapes and the winding Loire river as the aircraft climbs to cruising altitude.
Picardy Plains
The vast agricultural heartland of Northern France, characterized by patchwork fields and small rural villages.
Antwerp Harbor
Views of the extensive industrial docks and crane systems of the Belgian port city.
Port of Rotterdam
The immense Europoort, stretching miles along the coast, showcasing the scale of global maritime trade.
Randstad Urban Area
Dense Dutch urban development and the geometric precision of the polder landscapes near the flight's end.
The right side is best for seeing the industrial heart of the Benelux region. If landing on the Polderbaan (runway 18R/36L), the right side offers a unique view of the Dutch countryside and canals just before touchdown. Evening flights are particularly beautiful as city lights begin to twinkle across the dense urban clusters.
Distance: 733 km (455 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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