Amsterdam to Stavanger is 455 miles (732 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The right side wins because it captures both the Amsterdam/IJsselmeer scenery at departure and the dramatic Norwegian fjord and island approach at Stavanger, while the left side is dominated by featureless North Sea for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Open North Sea with occasional oil and gas platforms visible below before the Norwegian coast comes into view near the end of the flight
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Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTDeparting AMS on the southbound runway before turning north, the right side offers a good look at Amsterdam's urban sprawl and the IJsselmeer's wide inland waters. The left side mostly shows flat polders and dune-lined North Sea coast with less contrast.
Landing at SVG
RIGHTAs the flight approaches Stavanger from the south, the right-side (east-facing) view captures the rugged Norwegian coastline, the islands of the Boknafjorden, and rocky skerries emerging from the sea. The left side stays over open North Sea until very late in the descent, offering less texture.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Stavanger Sola (SVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Stavanger. The right side wins because it captures both the Amsterdam/IJsselmeer scenery at departure and the dramatic Norwegian fjord and island approach at Stavanger, while the left side is dominated by featureless North Sea for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AMS on the southbound runway before turning north, the right side offers a good look at Amsterdam's urban sprawl and the IJsselmeer's wide inland waters. The left side mostly shows flat polders and dune-lined North Sea coast with less contrast. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center, IJsselmeer, Schiphol polders, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Stavanger Sola in Stavanger?
When landing at Stavanger Sola (SVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the flight approaches Stavanger from the south, the right-side (east-facing) view captures the rugged Norwegian coastline, the islands of the Boknafjorden, and rocky skerries emerging from the sea. The left side stays over open North Sea until very late in the descent, offering less texture. Notable sights include: Boknafjorden fjord, Rennesøy and Kvitsøy islands, rocky Norwegian coastline, Stavanger's harbor approach.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Stavanger?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Stavanger Sola (SVG) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 455 miles (732 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Stavanger flight path pass over?
Open North Sea with occasional oil and gas platforms visible below before the Norwegian coast comes into view near the end of the flight