While takeoff offers brief North Sea views, the landing approach into Montpelier provides more sustained and dramatic scenery with the Green Mountains and Vermont's forested landscape. The left side captures the most visually distinctive terrain during descent.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Montpelier is 3,428 miles (5,517 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
This transatlantic route crosses the North Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours. Notable geographic features along the flight path include: the North Sea and Norwegian Sea during initial eastbound departure from Amsterdam; the Atlantic coastline of the British Isles (typically passed to the north); Greenland's ice sheet visible on clear days during mid-Atlantic crossing; the Canadian Maritime provinces and Nova Scotia during approach to North America; and finally the Appalachian Mountains becoming visible as you descend toward Vermont. The flight typically follows a great circle route that passes north of Iceland and south of Greenland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTRight side captures the North Sea coastline and the Dutch inland waterways system as you climb out. Amsterdam's canal network and surrounding polders are visible briefly before the aircraft turns eastward across the North Sea.
Landing at MPV
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Green Mountains and Vermont's landscape during descent into Montpelier. You'll see the characteristic forested ridgelines and river valleys of central Vermont as you approach from the west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Edward F Knapp State (MPV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Montpelier. While takeoff offers brief North Sea views, the landing approach into Montpelier provides more sustained and dramatic scenery with the Green Mountains and Vermont's forested landscape. The left side captures the most visually distinctive terrain during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the North Sea coastline and the Dutch inland waterways system as you climb out. Amsterdam's canal network and surrounding polders are visible briefly before the aircraft turns eastward across the North Sea. Notable sights include: North Sea, Dutch coastline near IJmuiden, Markermeer lake, Amsterdam urban area.
What can I see when landing at Edward F Knapp State in Montpelier?
When landing at Edward F Knapp State (MPV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Green Mountains and Vermont's landscape during descent into Montpelier. You'll see the characteristic forested ridgelines and river valleys of central Vermont as you approach from the west. Notable sights include: Green Mountains, Connecticut River valley, Winooski River, central Vermont forest canopy.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Montpelier?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Edward F Knapp State (MPV) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,428 miles (5,517 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Montpelier flight path pass over?
This transatlantic route crosses the North Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours. Notable geographic features along the flight path include: the North Sea and Norwegian Sea during initial eastbound departure from Amsterdam; the Atlantic coastline of the British Isles (typically passed to the north); Greenland's ice sheet visible on clear days during mid-Atlantic crossing; the Canadian Maritime provinces and Nova Scotia during approach to North America; and finally the Appalachian Mountains becoming visible as you descend toward Vermont. The flight typically follows a great circle route that passes north of Iceland and south of Greenland.