Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Caribbean departure you get the full Cartagena coastal panorama, and on arrival into Amsterdam you track over the Dutch coast, Haarlem, and the Amsterdam canal ring. The right side offers flat Colombian lowlands at departure and featureless polder at arrival.
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Flight Path
Cartagena to Amsterdam is 5,239 miles (8,431 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
After leaving the Colombian coast the route crosses the Caribbean Sea, then the Lesser Antilles island chain may be visible in the distance. The flight then crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no land features for roughly 7 hours. Approaching Europe, the Iberian Peninsula coastline of Portugal or northwest Spain may appear, followed by the Bay of Biscay, the French Atlantic coast, and then the English Channel before descending into the Netherlands.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CTG
LEFTCTG's primary departure runway 01 takes you northeast over Cartagena Bay and the Caribbean coast. The left side gives you a clear look back at the historic walled city peninsula, the Bocagrande hotel strip, and the lagoon system of Ciénaga de la Virgen. Right side faces inland toward scrubby lowlands with little of interest.
Landing at AMS
LEFTSchiphol's most common arrival is runway 18R/27 from the south or west. On a transatlantic approach from the southwest, the left side tracks over central Amsterdam's canal ring, the IJ waterway, and the North Sea coast. Right side faces southeast toward flat agricultural polder land with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cartagena to Amsterdam. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Caribbean departure you get the full Cartagena coastal panorama, and on arrival into Amsterdam you track over the Dutch coast, Haarlem, and the Amsterdam canal ring. The right side offers flat Colombian lowlands at departure and featureless polder at arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Rafael Nunez in Cartagena?
During takeoff from Rafael Nunez (CTG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CTG's primary departure runway 01 takes you northeast over Cartagena Bay and the Caribbean coast. The left side gives you a clear look back at the historic walled city peninsula, the Bocagrande hotel strip, and the lagoon system of Ciénaga de la Virgen. Right side faces inland toward scrubby lowlands with little of interest. Notable sights include: Cartagena's walled Old City peninsula, Bocagrande peninsula, Ciénaga de la Virgen lagoon, Cartagena Bay.
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 is runway 18R/27 from the south or west. On a transatlantic approach from the southwest, the left side tracks over central Amsterdam's canal ring, the IJ waterway, and the North Sea coast. Right side faces southeast toward flat agricultural polder land with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring, IJ waterway and harbor, North Sea coastline, Haarlem city center.
How long is the flight from Cartagena to Amsterdam?
The flight from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,239 miles (8,431 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cartagena to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
After leaving the Colombian coast the route crosses the Caribbean Sea, then the Lesser Antilles island chain may be visible in the distance. The flight then crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no land features for roughly 7 hours. Approaching Europe, the Iberian Peninsula coastline of Portugal or northwest Spain may appear, followed by the Bay of Biscay, the French Atlantic coast, and then the English Channel before descending into the Netherlands.