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WAW β AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Warsaw skyline during departure and the most iconic views of the IJsselmeer and Amsterdam's canal district on the descent into Schiphol.
Warsaw Skyline
Clear views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the modern glass skyscrapers of the Polish capital.
Berlin Outskirts
Depending on the air corridor, you may see the sprawling forests and lakes surrounding the German capital.
Elbe River
The wide, industrial waterway near Magdeburg as it flows toward the North Sea.
IJsselmeer
The massive, shimmering expanse of the Netherlands' largest lake and the Afsluitdijk in the distance.
Amsterdam Canals
If landing on the Polderbaan or Zwanenburgbaan, the UNESCO canal ring and central station are often visible.
Choose a seat well ahead of the wing for the best view of the Dutch coastline. During the descent, look for the 'Marker Wadden' man-made islands in the IJsselmeer, which look like abstract art from above.
Vistula River
Aerial view of Poland's longest river winding through the Masovian landscape shortly after takeoff.
PoznaΕ View
The historic city center and the Warta River are often visible as the flight traverses Western Poland.
Harz Mountains
Distant views of the forested peaks and Brocken mountain in central Germany to the south.
Lower Saxony Wind Farms
Massive clusters of white wind turbines creating a futuristic pattern across the German plains.
Dutch Polders
The iconic geometric precision of reclaimed Dutch land and drainage canals during the final descent.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the German countryside. Watch for the 'Green Heart' of the Netherlands as you approach Schiphol from the south.
Distance: 1,101 km (684 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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