About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Amsterdam. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left side captures the best of both Austin's urban geography on departure and the Dutch coastal landscape on arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. ABIA's primary departure runway 17L sends aircraft heading south before turning northeast. A left-side seat captures downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft banks northeast over the city. The Texas Hill Country's rolling terrain is also visible to the west. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River corridor, Downtown Austin skyline, Texas Hill Country terrain to the west, Lake Travis visible further northwest.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Schiphol's most common arrival paths from the southwest bring aircraft in over the Dutch coast and the polder landscape. A left-side seat on approach from the southwest gives views over the North Sea coast, the Hague, and the flat green polder fields of South Holland. The final approach over the Haarlemmermeer polder is directly beneath. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline and Dutch barrier dunes, The Hague urban area to the south, Haarlemmermeer polder (the reclaimed land Schiphol sits on), Amsterdam's canal ring visible to the northeast.
How long is the flight from Austin to Amsterdam?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Austin to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the US Midwest and Great Lakes region, then crosses the North Atlantic near Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces. The route passes south of Greenland and Iceland, crosses the British Isles — typically over Scotland or northern England — before descending over the North Sea toward the Netherlands. The Great Lakes may be briefly visible early in the flight, and the Irish or Scottish coastline is often visible during the European approach phase.