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SEN → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Southend Airport (Southend) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the complex Dutch delta, the massive Port of Rotterdam, and the intricate network of canals and polders as you approach Schiphol.
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Thames Estuary
Expansive views of the river mouth and the Kent coast as the plane turns east.
Zeeland Archipelago
The stunning islands and peninsulas of the Zeeland province, connected by massive bridges.
Port of Rotterdam
The vast industrial landscape of one of the world's largest ports, including the Maasvlakte.
Dutch Polders
Geometric patterns of reclaimed land and the glass-roofed greenhouses of the Aalsmeer region.
Randstad Waterways
A dense network of canals and rivers surrounding the southern outskirts of Amsterdam.
Evening flights on the right side offer spectacular sunsets over the North Sea. Look out for the Delta Works storm barriers—they are engineering marvels clearly visible from the air. Choose a window seat away from the wing to see the complex canal patterns near Schiphol.
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Essex Coastline
Clear views of Clacton-on-Sea and the coastal resorts of Essex shortly after departure.
Offshore Wind Farms
Bird's eye view of the massive Gunfleet Sands wind farm arrays in the North Sea.
Dutch Dunes
The white sandy beaches and dunes of Zandvoort and the North Holland coast during descent.
Haarlem
The historic city of Haarlem and its iconic Grote Kerk are often visible just before landing.
Sit forward of the wing for the clearest views of the Dutch coast. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Essex coastline, while afternoon flights offer a softer glow on the North Sea.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 291 km (181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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