Edmonton to Amsterdam is 4,321 miles (6,954 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The great-circle route from Edmonton bows far north, cresting near 69°N over Baffin Island and Davis Strait before crossing Greenland's ice sheet — terrain that appears predominantly on the left side of the aircraft given the flight's changing headings. Combined with the left-side views of Edmonton on departure and Amsterdam on arrival, the left consistently outscores the right, which spends most of the flight over open ocean and flat farmland.
Flight Path
Hudson Bay lowlands, Baffin Island tundra, Davis Strait, Greenland's interior ice sheet, and the Denmark Strait approaching Iceland
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YEG
LEFTYEG's departure off runway 20 requires a sweeping turn back toward the northeast track to Europe, and that turn puts downtown Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River valley on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows featureless prairie grid farmland during the same turn.
Landing at AMS
LEFTArrivals into Schiphol's Zwanenburgbaan from the north typically swing over the IJsselmeer and Amsterdam's northeastern edge before the final turn south, putting the city's canal rings and the lake's open water on the left side. The right side by contrast shows only the flatter, less distinct polder farmland west of the approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Amsterdam. The great-circle route from Edmonton bows far north, cresting near 69°N over Baffin Island and Davis Strait before crossing Greenland's ice sheet — terrain that appears predominantly on the left side of the aircraft given the flight's changing headings. Combined with the left-side views of Edmonton on departure and Amsterdam on arrival, the left consistently outscores the right, which spends most of the flight over open ocean and flat farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?
During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. YEG's departure off runway 20 requires a sweeping turn back toward the northeast track to Europe, and that turn puts downtown Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River valley on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows featureless prairie grid farmland during the same turn. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley, downtown Edmonton high-rises, Alberta farmland patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Schiphol's Zwanenburgbaan from the north typically swing over the IJsselmeer and Amsterdam's northeastern edge before the final turn south, putting the city's canal rings and the lake's open water on the left side. The right side by contrast shows only the flatter, less distinct polder farmland west of the approach. Notable sights include: IJsselmeer open water, Amsterdam canal-ring cityscape, Dutch polder fields with drainage canals.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Amsterdam?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,321 miles (6,954 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edmonton to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay lowlands, Baffin Island tundra, Davis Strait, Greenland's interior ice sheet, and the Denmark Strait approaching Iceland