While takeoff offers pleasant river and agricultural views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the intricate Delta landscape and Amsterdam's urban geography. The right side captures the most visually interesting portion of the flight path.
Flight Path
Loire River valley (south of Orleans), Seine River valley approaching Paris airspace, Île-de-France agricultural plains, transition from French to Belgian/Dutch lowlands, Meuse River valley in Belgium, and the gradual flattening of terrain as you approach the North European Plain
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Merignac (BOD) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bordeaux to Amsterdam. While takeoff offers pleasant river and agricultural views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the intricate Delta landscape and Amsterdam's urban geography. The right side captures the most visually interesting portion of the flight path.
What can I see during takeoff from Merignac in Bordeaux?
During takeoff from Merignac (BOD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Garonne River valley and the Atlantic coastal plains as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the river's meandering path and the flat agricultural landscape that dominates southwestern France. Notable sights include: Garonne River, Bordeaux city center, Atlantic coastal plains, Landes forest to the south.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Rhine-Meuse Delta and the Dutch coastal landscape during descent. You'll see the intricate network of waterways, polders, and the transition from rural Netherlands into Amsterdam's metropolitan area. Notable sights include: Rhine-Meuse Delta, Dutch polders and waterways, North Sea coast, Amsterdam city sprawl.
How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam?
The flight from Merignac (BOD) to Schiphol (AMS) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Bordeaux to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
Loire River valley (south of Orleans), Seine River valley approaching Paris airspace, Île-de-France agricultural plains, transition from French to Belgian/Dutch lowlands, Meuse River valley in Belgium, and the gradual flattening of terrain as you approach the North European Plain