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BIA → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the higher Swiss Alps peaks and the iconic crescent of Lake Geneva before descending over the lush Ardennes forest and Meuse valley.
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Ligurian Coast
The colorful towns of the Italian Riviera and the sprawling maritime port of Genoa.
Bernese Oberland
Major Swiss peaks including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau appearing prominently on the horizon.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake spanning the border of Switzerland and France.
Ardennes Forest
The vast rolling green hills and dense forests covering Southern Belgium and Luxembourg.
Namur
The scenic confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers marked by the massive historic Citadel.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour sunset over the European continent. The view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva roughly 40 minutes into the flight is the visual highlight of the journey. In clear weather, you can often see the distinctive jet d'eau in Geneva from high altitude.
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Cap Corse
The dramatic northern peninsula of Corsica stretching into the Mediterranean with its rugged ridgeline.
Mont Blanc
Breathtaking distant views of the highest peak in the Alps on the French-Italian border.
Nancy
The historical capital of the Duchy of Lorraine with its distinct 18th-century urban layout.
Luxembourg City
A unique aerial view of the Alzette river valley and the city's ancient fortifications.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the French Alpine massifs. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the rugged coastline of Northern Corsica. During winter, look for the snow-capped Vosges mountains near the French border.
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Get eSIMs for BelgiumDistance: 1,003 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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