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PDX → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis during the overnight portion of the flight and provides the most dramatic views of the rugged glaciers and mountain ranges of Northern Greenland and Baffin Island.
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The Cascade Range
Stunning views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier shortly after departure from Portland.
Baffin Island
A stark and beautiful landscape of arctic tundra, frozen fjords, and massive ice shelves.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Spectacular views of the vast inland ice cap and the deep glacial carvings of the northern coast.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights, this side faces north, offering the best chance to see the Northern Lights.
North Sea Approach
Clear views of the coastline as the plane descends toward the Netherlands.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of Greenland. This flight is almost always overnight; keep your window shade cracked at mid-flight to spot the Aurora Borealis without disturbing the cabin. For the best glacier views, the flight typically crosses Greenland 5 to 6 hours after departure.
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Mount Hood
Excellent views of Oregon's tallest peak immediately following takeoff from PDX.
Hudson Bay
Crossing the southern reaches of this massive inland sea during the middle of the flight.
Southern Greenland
Views of the jagged peaks of Cape Farewell and the rugged southern coastline.
Atlantic Sunrise
A vibrant sunrise over the ocean as the aircraft approaches the European continent.
Offshore Wind Farms
Aerial views of the massive wind energy installations in the North Sea during descent.
The right side is ideal for catching a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, though it may be very bright; bring sunglasses. For the best views of Mount Hood on departure, hope for an eastbound takeoff. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for the second half of the flight, which can make the cabin quite warm.
Book Hotels in AmsterdamDistance: 8,029 km (4,989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 27 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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