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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior coastal views, featuring the unique Wadden Sea tidal flats and the entire chain of Frisian Islands before the final approach into Amsterdam.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Småland Lakes

Immediately after takeoff, see the deep forests and thousands of sparkling lakes around Växjö.

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Danish Archipelago

Beautiful aerial views of the islands of Falster, Lolland, and Langeland scattered in the Baltic Sea.

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Wadden Sea

The UNESCO-listed tidal flats where sandbanks and sea channels create abstract, shifting patterns.

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Frisian Islands

The distinctive chain of islands, including Texel and Vlieland, acting as a barrier against the North Sea.

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North Sea Canal

Observe large cargo ships and tankers navigating the waterway that connects Amsterdam to the open sea.

The right side is the 'coastal side' for this route. It is particularly spectacular during low tide when the Wadden Sea patterns are most visible. Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea as you descend into Schiphol.

Left Side Highlights
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Skåne Farmlands

View the golden fields and organized agricultural patterns of southern Sweden's most fertile region.

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Fehmarn Belt

The massive construction site of the fixed link tunnel connecting Scandinavia and Germany across the Baltic.

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Lower Saxony Plains

Sweeping views of Northern Germany, including the winding Weser river and the outskirts of Bremen.

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Flevoland Polders

A clear view of the world's largest artificial island, showcasing the geometric precision of Dutch land reclamation.

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Amsterdam Cityscape

Depending on the runway in use, a glimpse of the historic canal rings and the bustling city center.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for observing the industrial and agricultural heart of the Netherlands during the descent. Watch for the IJsselmeer's massive dikes just before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 821 km (510 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: VXO (56.929100036621094, 14.727999687194824)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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