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SXB → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding river valleys in the first half of the flight and the iconic Dutch polder landscapes and cities during the approach to Amsterdam.
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Moselle Valley
Incredible horseshoe bends and steep terraced vineyards where the Moselle river snakes through the landscape.
Eifel Mountains
View the volcanic craters (maars) and rolling green ridges of the German Eifel region shortly after departure.
Maastricht
The oldest city in the Netherlands, easily identified by its historic bridges crossing the Maas River.
Utrecht Dom Tower
The tallest church tower in the Netherlands and the unique wharf-level canals of Utrecht visible before landing.
Dutch Polders
A patchwork quilt of perfectly rectangular neon-green fields and drainage canals characteristic of the 'Green Heart'.
The right side is best for geography enthusiasts wanting to see the intricate river systems of Western Europe. The Moselle loops appear roughly 15 minutes after takeoff. For afternoon flights, the sun is positioned behind the aircraft, providing vibrant, front-lit colors of the Dutch polders and the city of Utrecht, making it the preferred choice for midday or late afternoon travel.
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Northern Vosges
Dense forested hills and rugged sandstone cliffs of the Vosges Nord Regional Park immediately after takeoff.
Luxembourg City
Aerial perspective of the historic city center perched atop dramatic cliffs and deep river gorges.
Brussels Skyline
Distances views of the Belgian capital, including the iconic silver spheres of the Atomium on clear days.
Zeeland Delta
The massive dams and artificial islands of the Delta Works protecting the Dutch coast from the North Sea.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the largest industrial ports in the world visible along the horizon during the final descent phase.
Sit on the left for the best views of the North Sea coastline and the engineering marvels of the Delta Works. On morning flights, this side will be shaded, which is ideal for glare-free photography of the Belgian landscape. If the flight lands on the Polderbaan (18R), the left side provides a scenic view of the Dutch coastline just seconds before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 466 km (290 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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