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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Warsaw Skyline

Clear views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the modern glass skyscrapers of the Polish capital.

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Berlin Outskirts

Depending on the air corridor, you may see the sprawling forests and lakes surrounding the German capital.

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Elbe River

The wide, industrial waterway near Magdeburg as it flows toward the North Sea.

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IJsselmeer

The massive, shimmering expanse of the Netherlands' largest lake and the Afsluitdijk in the distance.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Vistula River

Aerial view of Poland's longest river winding through the Masovian landscape shortly after takeoff.

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PoznaΕ„ View

The historic city center and the Warta River are often visible as the flight traverses Western Poland.

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Harz Mountains

Distant views of the forested peaks and Brocken mountain in central Germany to the south.

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Lower Saxony Wind Farms

Massive clusters of white wind turbines creating a futuristic pattern across the German plains.

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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.

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Route Information

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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