Amsterdam to Denpasar flight pathAMSDPS

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Flight time15h 30m
Distance7,554
Heading079° → 143°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The left side wins due to the Alpine glimpse near departure and the dramatic volcanic scenery of Bali on arrival, giving it stronger terrain drama than the right side's more uniform desert and ocean views.

Takeoff · AMSLEFTAmsterdam canals and polder patchwork, Rhine river valley, distant Alpine foothills
Landing · DPSLEFTMount Agung volcano, Bali's terraced highlands, Benoa Bay

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route crosses the Caucasus foothills, the Iranian plateau, the Himalayan foothills near Pakistan and northern India, and the Bay of Bengal before reaching Sumatra and Java en route to Bali.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Amsterdam (left side) — Amsterdam canals and polder patchwork, Rhine river valley, distant Alpine foothills

Takeoff from AMS

LEFT

Departing Schiphol southbound, the left side offers views over the Dutch polders and later, as the route bends southeast across Germany and Austria, the distant snow-dusted Alps become visible on the northern horizon before the aircraft turns east toward the Balkans.

Amsterdam canals and polder patchworkRhine river valleydistant Alpine foothills
Aerial window seat view during landing at Denpasar (left side) — Mount Agung volcano, Bali's terraced highlands, Benoa Bay, southern Bali coastline

Landing at DPS

LEFT

On approach into Denpasar from the west, the left side gives passengers a clear view of Bali's volcanic interior, including the silhouette of Mount Agung rising behind the coastal plain as the aircraft descends over the southern peninsula.

Mount Agung volcanoBali's terraced highlandsBenoa Baysouthern Bali coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Denpasar. The left side wins due to the Alpine glimpse near departure and the dramatic volcanic scenery of Bali on arrival, giving it stronger terrain drama than the right side's more uniform desert and ocean views.

What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol southbound, the left side offers views over the Dutch polders and later, as the route bends southeast across Germany and Austria, the distant snow-dusted Alps become visible on the northern horizon before the aircraft turns east toward the Balkans. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canals and polder patchwork, Rhine river valley, distant Alpine foothills.

What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?

When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Denpasar from the west, the left side gives passengers a clear view of Bali's volcanic interior, including the silhouette of Mount Agung rising behind the coastal plain as the aircraft descends over the southern peninsula. Notable sights include: Mount Agung volcano, Bali's terraced highlands, Benoa Bay, southern Bali coastline.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Denpasar?

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes 15h 30m.

What does the Amsterdam to Denpasar flight path pass over?

The route crosses the Caucasus foothills, the Iranian plateau, the Himalayan foothills near Pakistan and northern India, and the Bay of Bengal before reaching Sumatra and Java en route to Bali.