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SID → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Amilcar Cabral) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a much more diverse landscape, featuring the volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands, the rugged coastline of the Iberian Peninsula, and the dense urban patterns of Northern Europe.
Teide & Canary Islands
A prime view of Tenerife's Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
African Coastal Haze
Views toward the Western Sahara and Moroccan coastline, often characterized by beautiful orange-tinted Saharan dust layers.
Lisbon & Tagus River
The flight path often passes right over or just east of Lisbon, offering clear views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the city's red roofs.
Iberian Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Sistema Central in Spain or the Picos de Europa in the north provide dramatic terrain changes.
European Megalopolis
Clear views of the dense city lights and urban sprawl of Brussels, Antwerp, and the southern Randstad area of the Netherlands.
The right side is superior for landmark spotting. In the morning, you will have the sun behind you, making for perfect photography of the Canary Islands and the Portuguese coast. Watch for the 'polder' landscapes of the Netherlands just before landing, which look like a giant green and brown patchwork quilt.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean during the initial hours of the flight north from Cape Verde.
Western Canaries
Distal views of the smaller, westernmost Canary Islands like El Hierro and La Palma, depending on the specific airway.
Gulf of Gascony
As the plane approaches France, the left side looks out over the vast Bay of Biscay and the edge of the continental shelf.
Rotterdam Europort
Aerial views of the massive shipping lanes and industrial infrastructure of the world-class port during the final descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic. During the descent into Schiphol, this side often provides a better view of the North Sea wind farms and the North Sea Canal connecting Amsterdam to the coast.
Distance: 4,640 km (2,883 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 28 min
Departure: SID (16.7414, -22.9494)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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