About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Bali International (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Denpasar. While the right side wins at takeoff for Amsterdam views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Crossing Central Asia and the Himalayas, the left side faces south toward the Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges. Over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea the left side tracks the coastline. The left side also wins on landing for Bali's volcanic interior and coastal scenery, making it the better overall choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs southward or eastward on runways 18R/22 or 36C/36R. A right-side seat gives you views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ river, and the distinctive polder landscape of the Randstad. The canal ring and urban grid of Amsterdam are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring, IJ river, Amstel river, Randstad polder grid.
What can I see when landing at Bali International in Denpasar?
When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ngurah Rai Airport sits on the southern tip of Bali, and aircraft typically approach from the south over the Indian Ocean on runway 09/27 or from the north. A left-side seat on approach from the south gives views of the Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, and the volcanic interior of Bali including Gunung Agung on the horizon to the northeast. The terraced rice fields and coastal development of southern Bali are clearly visible during descent. Notable sights include: Gunung Agung (3,031m volcano), Jimbaran Bay, Bukit Peninsula, Bali Strait.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Denpasar?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours nonstop, or 17 to 20 hours with a typical stopover in the Middle East or South/Southeast Asia.
What does the Amsterdam to Denpasar flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks southeast over Germany and Austria, then across the Balkans and Turkey, over Iran and Pakistan where the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges are visible to the left, across India over the Deccan Plateau, then the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Islands, the Malay Peninsula or Sumatra depending on routing, and finally the Java Sea before descending into Bali