About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kilimanjaro International (JRO) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kilimanjaro to Amsterdam. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Kilimanjaro departure view is one of the most dramatic in African aviation, and the Amsterdam approach offers the classic Dutch polder and canal ring panorama. During the cruise over Sudan and the Mediterranean, the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Nile Valley and North African coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Kilimanjaro International in Kilimanjaro?
During takeoff from Kilimanjaro International (JRO), sit on the Left side for the best views. KIA's runway 27 departure heads westward, placing Kilimanjaro directly on the left (south) side as the aircraft climbs out. Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped Kibo summit and the lower Mawenzi peak are unmistakably visible from the left window, rising above the surrounding savanna plains of Amboseli. Notable sights include: Mount Kilimanjaro (Kibo and Mawenzi peaks), Amboseli plains and wetlands to the south, Mount Meru to the northwest, Arusha town spread below.
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 primary arrival runway 18R/36L runs north-south. On a southerly approach (runway 18R), aircraft track from the north over Amsterdam, putting the city center, the IJ waterway, and the canal ring on the left side. The distinctive patchwork of Dutch polders and greenhouse complexes is also visible on the left during final approach. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and city center, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbor, Dutch polder farmland grid, greenhouse complexes near Westland.
How long is the flight from Kilimanjaro to Amsterdam?
The flight from Kilimanjaro International (JRO) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours nonstop (KLM operates this route direct).
What does the Kilimanjaro to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
After departure the route tracks north over Kenya and the Great Rift Valley lakes (Natron, Manyara visible early on), then crosses Tanzania and Uganda. Over South Sudan and Sudan the White Nile and Blue Nile confluence near Khartoum is visible. The route then crosses the Eastern Sahara — vast sand seas and rocky hamada — before reaching the Mediterranean coast near Libya or Tunisia. Over the Mediterranean the Italian or Sicilian coastline may be visible depending on routing. Crossing the Alps is possible on some routings, then the Rhine delta and Dutch polders on descent.