Trondheim to Amsterdam is 802 miles (1,291 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The left side captures the dramatic Trondheimsfjord on departure and tracks the Norwegian and Swedish interior landscapes during the southward routing. Over the North Sea and into the Netherlands the views are similar on both sides, but the fjord departure gives the left seat a clear overall advantage.
Flight Path
The route tracks south-southwest over central Scandinavia, crossing the Swedish interior with its vast boreal forest and lake-dotted landscape of Jämtland and Dalarna. The aircraft then crosses the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, passes over the Danish peninsula of Jutland with its flat agricultural land and coastline, crosses the Danish Straits or southern Sweden, and descends over the North Sea and into the Netherlands across the completely flat reclaimed polder landscape of Noord-Holland.
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Takeoff from TRD
LEFTVaernes runway 09 departure (eastward then turning south) puts the left side facing north toward the Trondheimsfjord and the city of Trondheim itself. You get a clear view of the fjord stretching westward and the surrounding forested hills as the aircraft banks south.
Landing at AMS
RIGHTSchiphol typically uses runway 18R/36L or 06/24 configurations for arrivals from the north. On a northerly approach to runway 18R, the right side faces west and southwest, giving views over the Dutch polder landscape, the North Sea Canal, and the IJmeer. The left side faces Amsterdam city center but is partially obscured by the fuselage angle on final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Trondheim Vaernes (TRD) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Trondheim to Amsterdam. The left side captures the dramatic Trondheimsfjord on departure and tracks the Norwegian and Swedish interior landscapes during the southward routing. Over the North Sea and into the Netherlands the views are similar on both sides, but the fjord departure gives the left seat a clear overall advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Trondheim Vaernes in Trondheim?
During takeoff from Trondheim Vaernes (TRD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vaernes runway 09 departure (eastward then turning south) puts the left side facing north toward the Trondheimsfjord and the city of Trondheim itself. You get a clear view of the fjord stretching westward and the surrounding forested hills as the aircraft banks south. Notable sights include: Trondheimsfjord, Trondheim city center and Nidaros Cathedral area, Stjørdal valley, forested Trøndelag hills to the north.
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 typically uses runway 18R/36L or 06/24 configurations for arrivals from the north. On a northerly approach to runway 18R, the right side faces west and southwest, giving views over the Dutch polder landscape, the North Sea Canal, and the IJmeer. The left side faces Amsterdam city center but is partially obscured by the fuselage angle on final. Notable sights include: North Sea Canal (Noordzeekanaal), Amsterdam polder landscape and ring of waterways, IJmeer, Haarlem and surrounding flat reclaimed land.
How long is the flight from Trondheim to Amsterdam?
The flight from Trondheim Vaernes (TRD) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 802 miles (1,291 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Trondheim to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The route tracks south-southwest over central Scandinavia, crossing the Swedish interior with its vast boreal forest and lake-dotted landscape of Jämtland and Dalarna. The aircraft then crosses the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, passes over the Danish peninsula of Jutland with its flat agricultural land and coastline, crosses the Danish Straits or southern Sweden, and descends over the North Sea and into the Netherlands across the completely flat reclaimed polder landscape of Noord-Holland.