While takeoff offers mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive views of the North Sea, Ijsselmeer, and the unique Dutch delta landscape. The left side captures the most visually interesting portion of the descent into Amsterdam.
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Flight Path
Montpelier to Amsterdam is 3,428 miles (5,517 km), a flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic at high altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). Notable features include: the Canadian Maritimes and Nova Scotia coastline during initial eastbound climb; the Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the transatlantic crossing (no visible landmarks at cruise altitude); the southern tip of Greenland and Iceland may be visible on the northern horizon depending on exact routing; the Irish coast and Celtic Sea as the aircraft approaches European airspace; the United Kingdom and North Sea during descent into European airspace; and finally the Low Countries and Dutch coast during final approach to Amsterdam.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MPV
RIGHTClimbing northeast from Montpelier, right-side seats face the Green Mountains and White Mountains. The left side shows only inland terrain and forests with no distinctive landmarks during initial climb.
Landing at AMS
LEFTDescending into Amsterdam from the west, left-side seats face the North Sea coast, the Rhine-Meuse Delta, and the approach over the Ijsselmeer. Right-side seats see only inland Netherlands terrain without major visual landmarks during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edward F Knapp State (MPV) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montpelier to Amsterdam. While takeoff offers mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive views of the North Sea, Ijsselmeer, and the unique Dutch delta landscape. The left side captures the most visually interesting portion of the descent into Amsterdam.
What can I see during takeoff from Edward F Knapp State in Montpelier?
During takeoff from Edward F Knapp State (MPV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing northeast from Montpelier, right-side seats face the Green Mountains and White Mountains. The left side shows only inland terrain and forests with no distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Green Mountains (Vermont), White Mountains (New Hampshire), Connecticut River valley, Lake Champlain (distant, western horizon).
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Descending into Amsterdam from the west, left-side seats face the North Sea coast, the Rhine-Meuse Delta, and the approach over the Ijsselmeer. Right-side seats see only inland Netherlands terrain without major visual landmarks during descent. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline, Ijsselmeer (large inland lake), Rhine-Meuse Delta with its intricate waterways and polders, Amsterdam city and canal rings.
How long is the flight from Montpelier to Amsterdam?
The flight from Edward F Knapp State (MPV) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 7 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,428 miles (5,517 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montpelier to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic at high altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). Notable features include: the Canadian Maritimes and Nova Scotia coastline during initial eastbound climb; the Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the transatlantic crossing (no visible landmarks at cruise altitude); the southern tip of Greenland and Iceland may be visible on the northern horizon depending on exact routing; the Irish coast and Celtic Sea as the aircraft approaches European airspace; the United Kingdom and North Sea during descent into European airspace; and finally the Low Countries and Dutch coast during final approach to Amsterdam.