About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lawica (POZ) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Poznan to Amsterdam. The right side offers a consistent view of the North German and Dutch lowland landscape throughout the flight, and the Amsterdam approach from the right is the more visually rewarding of the two endpoints. The left side wins at takeoff but the right side delivers more on landing, which tends to be the more memorable moment.
What can I see during takeoff from Lawica in Poznan?
During takeoff from Lawica (POZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Poznan Lawica's primary runway 10/28 means westbound departures typically head west or northwest. A left (south-facing) seat gives you a view back over central Poznan city, including the Old Town and the Warta River snaking through the urban area. You'll see the city grid clearly before climbing out over the flat Polish lowlands. Notable sights include: Warta River bends through Poznan, Old Town market square district, Lake Malta to the southeast of the city center, flat agricultural patchwork of Wielkopolska plain.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol's most common landing approaches from the east use runway 18R/36L or the Polderbaan, often with an easterly approach heading west. A right (north-facing) seat on approach gives you views over the IJ lake system, the Amsterdam canal ring, and the North Sea Canal. You may also catch the distinctive grid of Amsterdam's grachtengordel canal district. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring (grachtengordel), North Sea Canal (Noordzeekanaal) leading west to IJmuiden, IJmeer lake to the northeast of Amsterdam, flat green polder landscape of North Holland.
How long is the flight from Poznan to Amsterdam?
The flight from Lawica (POZ) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Poznan to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The route crosses the flat North German Plain the entire way — largely agricultural land with no significant terrain. You pass over or near the Oder River valley near the Polish-German border, then cross Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. The Elbe River near Magdeburg may be visible as a broad meandering river. Approaching the Netherlands, the landscape transitions to the Dutch polder system with its characteristic straight drainage canals and extremely flat relief.