The takeoff views from Lagos are more visually dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach. While the Dutch polders are interesting, the Lagos Lagoon and Atlantic coastline offer sharper visual contrast and more memorable scenery during the initial phase of the journey.
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Flight Path
Lagos to Amsterdam is 3,161 miles (5,087 km), a flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Sahara Desert (visible as tan, featureless terrain with occasional wadi systems), the Atlas Mountains in Morocco (appearing as a linear ridge on the southern horizon during the crossing), and the Mediterranean coast near Spain or southern France before turning north toward the Netherlands. The Strait of Gibraltar may be visible if the aircraft passes near it. Over the Atlantic, there are no significant landmarks, but the transition from African to European geography is marked by the coastlines of Portugal and France.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LOS
RIGHTRight side offers views of Lagos Lagoon and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The lagoon's intricate waterways and barrier islands are distinctive and visible during the initial climb-out phase.
Landing at AMS
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Rhine River delta and Dutch waterways during descent into Amsterdam. The intricate network of canals, polders, and the characteristic flat landscape of the Netherlands are visually striking and geographically significant.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lagos to Amsterdam. The takeoff views from Lagos are more visually dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach. While the Dutch polders are interesting, the Lagos Lagoon and Atlantic coastline offer sharper visual contrast and more memorable scenery during the initial phase of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Lagos Murtala Muhammed in Lagos?
During takeoff from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Lagos Lagoon and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The lagoon's intricate waterways and barrier islands are distinctive and visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Lagos Lagoon, Lekki Peninsula, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Lagos urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Rhine River delta and Dutch waterways during descent into Amsterdam. The intricate network of canals, polders, and the characteristic flat landscape of the Netherlands are visually striking and geographically significant. Notable sights include: Rhine River delta, North Sea coast, Dutch polder fields, Ijsselmeer lake.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Amsterdam?
The flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 6 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,161 miles (5,087 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lagos to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Sahara Desert (visible as tan, featureless terrain with occasional wadi systems), the Atlas Mountains in Morocco (appearing as a linear ridge on the southern horizon during the crossing), and the Mediterranean coast near Spain or southern France before turning north toward the Netherlands. The Strait of Gibraltar may be visible if the aircraft passes near it. Over the Atlantic, there are no significant landmarks, but the transition from African to European geography is marked by the coastlines of Portugal and France.