Amsterdam to Newcastle is 324 miles (522 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The left side captures Amsterdam city on departure, then tracks the Dutch and Belgian coastline, and over the North Sea gives occasional views of the English coast. The right side is better only on landing approach. For the majority of the flight, left provides more consistent visual interest.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the southern North Sea at cruise altitude, passing roughly over or near the Dutch Frisian coast, then the open North Sea with occasional offshore wind farm arrays visible as clusters of white dots on the grey water surface, before reaching the Northumberland coast near Blyth and the Tyne estuary on descent.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTSchiphol typically departs westward on runway 18R/36L or 06/24, and climbing out you get views over Amsterdam city to the left (northeast). The historic canal ring, the IJ waterway, and the dense urban grid of Amsterdam are clearly visible on the left side as the aircraft turns northwest toward the North Sea.
Landing at NCL
RIGHTNewcastle Airport typically lands on runway 07, approaching from the west over Northumberland. On the right side you get views over the River Tyne valley, the Newcastle and Gateshead urban area, and the North Sea coastline to the east as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Newcastle. The left side captures Amsterdam city on departure, then tracks the Dutch and Belgian coastline, and over the North Sea gives occasional views of the English coast. The right side is better only on landing approach. For the majority of the flight, left provides more consistent visual interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs westward on runway 18R/36L or 06/24, and climbing out you get views over Amsterdam city to the left (northeast). The historic canal ring, the IJ waterway, and the dense urban grid of Amsterdam are clearly visible on the left side as the aircraft turns northwest toward the North Sea. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and city centre, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbour, Haarlem and its surrounding polder landscape, North Sea Hook of Holland coastline.
What can I see when landing at Newcastle in Newcastle?
When landing at Newcastle (NCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Newcastle Airport typically lands on runway 07, approaching from the west over Northumberland. On the right side you get views over the River Tyne valley, the Newcastle and Gateshead urban area, and the North Sea coastline to the east as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: River Tyne and Newcastle/Gateshead city centre, Tyne bridges visible as thin spans across the river, North Sea coastline and Tynemouth, Northumberland countryside and moorland to the north.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Newcastle?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 324 miles (522 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Newcastle flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the southern North Sea at cruise altitude, passing roughly over or near the Dutch Frisian coast, then the open North Sea with occasional offshore wind farm arrays visible as clusters of white dots on the grey water surface, before reaching the Northumberland coast near Blyth and the Tyne estuary on descent.