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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panorama of the Italian Gargano Peninsula, the highest peaks of the Western Alps (including Mont Blanc), and the iconic crescent of Lake Geneva.

Left Side Highlights
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Gargano Peninsula

Shortly after takeoff, view the 'spur' of Italy's boot with its dramatic limestone cliffs and the lush Foresta Umbra.

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Central Apennines

Aerial views of the rugged Gran Sasso massif, the highest peaks in continental Italy south of the Alps.

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Mont Blanc

As you cross the Alpine border, the snow-capped roof of Europe dominates the horizon to the west.

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Lake Geneva

A spectacular view of the entire crescent-shaped lake, with the city of Geneva visible at its western tip.

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Champagne Vineyards

The geometric patterns of the famous French vineyards around Reims as you begin the descent.

For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing much better conditions for photography without glare. Keep your camera ready about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the Alpine crossing, which is the undisputed highlight of this route.

Right Side Highlights
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Adriatic Coastline

Stunning views of the turquoise waters along the Italian coast, including the beaches of Rimini and Ancona.

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Venice Lagoon

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the distinctive 'fish' shape of Venice and its surrounding islands.

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The Matterhorn

The famous pyramidal peak is often visible to the east as the plane navigates the Swiss-Italian border.

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The Ardennes

As you enter Belgian airspace, the rolling green hills and dense forests of the Wallonia region appear.

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Meuse River Valley

Look for the winding river and the historic citadels of Dinant or Namur shortly before landing at Charleroi.

The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures. If the flight path takes a more easterly route over the Alps, you will have a front-row seat to the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks in the Bernese Oberland.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,509 km (938 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min

Departure: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)

Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Route Type: International

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