The right (south-facing) side captures the flight's most dramatic terrain across the whole journey: the North Sea coast on departure, the Alps and Bosphorus during the European crossing, the Zagros mountains and Persian Gulf over the Middle East, and the Western Ghats before descending into Bangalore's plateau scenery.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Bangalore is 4,781 miles (7,694 km), a flight of about 8 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses the eastern Alps near Austria, the Balkans, the Bosphorus near Istanbul, the Zagros Mountains of Iran, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea before making landfall over India's west coast near Mumbai and continuing southeast to Bangalore.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTDeparting Schiphol on the Polderbaan heading south, the right (west) side offers a view of the North Sea coastline, the dunes near Zandvoort, and the port approaches near Hook of Holland, while the left side mostly shows flat polder farmland and the IJsselmeer's edge.

Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn approach into Bangalore from the west, the right side shows the rolling granite hills and reservoirs of the Deccan plateau, including glimpses of the rocky outcrops typical of the region, giving more texture than the flatter agricultural land typically seen on the opposite side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Bangalore. The right (south-facing) side captures the flight's most dramatic terrain across the whole journey: the North Sea coast on departure, the Alps and Bosphorus during the European crossing, the Zagros mountains and Persian Gulf over the Middle East, and the Western Ghats before descending into Bangalore's plateau scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Schiphol on the Polderbaan heading south, the right (west) side offers a view of the North Sea coastline, the dunes near Zandvoort, and the port approaches near Hook of Holland, while the left side mostly shows flat polder farmland and the IJsselmeer's edge. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline, Zandvoort dunes, Nieuwe Waterweg/Hook of Holland, Dutch polder patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bangalore from the west, the right side shows the rolling granite hills and reservoirs of the Deccan plateau, including glimpses of the rocky outcrops typical of the region, giving more texture than the flatter agricultural land typically seen on the opposite side. Notable sights include: Deccan plateau granite hills, scattered reservoirs/tanks, Bangalore's outer suburbs, distant Nandi Hills silhouette.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Bangalore?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 8 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,781 miles (7,694 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Bangalore flight path pass over?
The route crosses the eastern Alps near Austria, the Balkans, the Bosphorus near Istanbul, the Zagros Mountains of Iran, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea before making landfall over India's west coast near Mumbai and continuing southeast to Bangalore.