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RAK → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Menara Airport (Marrakech) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior land-based views, including the immediate ascent over the Atlas Mountains and a more direct view of the Pyrenees and the European heartland.
High Atlas Mountains
Stunning, often snow-capped peaks visible immediately after takeoff from Marrakech.
Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic crossing point between Africa and Europe, featuring the Rock of Gibraltar.
Madrid Metropolitan Area
The dense urban landscape of the Spanish capital typically appears mid-route.
Pyrenees Range
A majestic crossing over the high peaks that form the natural border between Spain and France.
Paris Outskirts
Clear views of the French capital's sprawl and occasionally the Eiffel Tower on the horizon.
Antwerp & Brussels
The highly illuminated and dense urban corridor of the Low Countries.
Dutch Polders
The geometric patterns of reclaimed land, canals, and windmills during the final descent.
Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the Atlas Mountains. The Pyrenees appear roughly 90 minutes into the flight. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Spanish and French landscapes, highlighting the varied topography without harsh glare.
Atlantic Coastline
Dramatic views of the Moroccan shoreline and the deep blue waters of the Atlantic as you head north.
Gulf of Cadiz
The sweeping curve of the Spanish coast near Huelva and the border with Portugal.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of ocean often dotted with cargo ships entering the English Channel.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, indented coastline of western France visible before crossing the channel.
Zeeland Delta
The impressive Dutch hydraulic engineering projects and islands in the southern Netherlands.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic if flying in the late afternoon. During the approach to Schiphol, this side often provides a great perspective of the North Sea coastline and the Port of Rotterdam.
Distance: 2,525 km (1,569 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min
Departure: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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