While the Amsterdam departure gives the left side a nice urban and coastal moment, the right side wins overall because of the more dramatic and sustained terrain near landing, with the Beskid hills and distant Tatra peaks adding real topographic interest absent from the mostly flat cruise over Germany and Poland.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Krakow is 667 miles (1,074 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
Flat agricultural plains of central Germany and western Poland, with the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) visible as a low ridge to the south near the German-Czech border during cruise.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting AMS typically means climbing out over the Amsterdam area before turning southeast, so the left (north-facing) side gets a brief but clear view of the city, the IJsselmeer, and the patchwork of Dutch polders and canals.
Landing at KRK
RIGHTOn approach into Krakow, the aircraft descends from the west and the southern side of the cabin offers views toward the foothills of the Beskids and, in clear conditions, the distant peaks of the Tatra Mountains on the Polish-Slovak border.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Krakow. While the Amsterdam departure gives the left side a nice urban and coastal moment, the right side wins overall because of the more dramatic and sustained terrain near landing, with the Beskid hills and distant Tatra peaks adding real topographic interest absent from the mostly flat cruise over Germany and Poland.
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 AMS typically means climbing out over the Amsterdam area before turning southeast, so the left (north-facing) side gets a brief but clear view of the city, the IJsselmeer, and the patchwork of Dutch polders and canals. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city outline, IJsselmeer, Dutch polder farmland, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
When landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Krakow, the aircraft descends from the west and the southern side of the cabin offers views toward the foothills of the Beskids and, in clear conditions, the distant peaks of the Tatra Mountains on the Polish-Slovak border. Notable sights include: Beskid foothills, distant Tatra Mountains, Vistula River, Krakow's Old Town rooftops.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Krakow?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 667 miles (1,074 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Krakow flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of central Germany and western Poland, with the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) visible as a low ridge to the south near the German-Czech border during cruise.