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ORK â AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cork Airport (Cork) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more varied landscape, featuring the rugged Welsh coastline, the impressive Severn Estuary, and a clear view of the world-class industrial engineering at the Port of Rotterdam.
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Dungarvan Bay
The picturesque coastline of County Waterford as the plane reaches cruising altitude.
Pembrokeshire Coast
The dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden coves of the southwestern tip of Wales.
Severn Bridges
The two massive suspension bridges connecting Wales and England over the Severn Estuary.
London Horizon
On clear days, the distant skyline of London, including the Shard, is visible to the south.
Port of Rotterdam
The immense scale of Europe's largest seaport, featuring rows of container ships and massive wind farms.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind or above the aircraft, lighting the English coast perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the intricate Dutch coastline and the geometric precision of the reclaimed land (polders).
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Cork City Center
A clear view of the River Lee and the historic urban layout of Cork immediately after takeoff.
Cardigan Bay
The sweeping northern coastline of Wales and the distant peaks of the Snowdonia range.
East Anglian Fens
The unique, flat agricultural patterns and drainage canals of eastern England.
IJmuiden Sea Locks
The massive North Sea canal entrance that connects Amsterdam to the ocean.
Amsterdam Canal Ring
On specific approaches like Runway 06, you get a stunning top-down view of the UNESCO-listed city center.
Sit on the left if you are arriving during the late afternoon to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is also superior if the flight uses the 'Polderbaan' runway for landing, as it provides a closer look at the Haarlem area and the Dutch polder landscape.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 906 km (563 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: ORK (51.84130096435547, -8.491109848022461)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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