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BRS → CHQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Right Side of the Plane
Provides the most dramatic views of the High Alps, including Mont Blanc, and offers the superior perspective of the Cretan White Mountains during the final approach.
English Channel
Clear views of the crossing from the UK to France, often spotting major shipping lanes.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps is often visible as the flight traverses eastern France toward Italy.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Deep blue waters and potential distant views of the Italian volcanic islands depending on the airway.
Ionian Islands
Exceptional views of Zakynthos and the Peloponnesian west coast before crossing to Crete.
Lefka Ori
The spectacular White Mountains of Crete dominate the view during the descent into Chania.
This is the 'scenic' side for the arrival. The approach into CHQ usually brings the aircraft over the Bay of Chania or along the northern coast; the right side offers the best view of the island's mountainous spine. For morning flights, be prepared for some sun glare while over Central Europe.
Mendip Hills
Visible shortly after departure from BRS, showing the lush Somerset countryside and Chew Valley Lake.
Paris Metropolitan Area
On a clear flight path, the sprawl of the French capital is visible in the distance to the east.
Swiss & Italian Alps
A vast expanse of jagged, snow-capped peaks stretching toward the horizon mid-flight.
Dalmatian Coast
The rugged shoreline and numerous islands of the Balkan Peninsula as you cross the Adriatic.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers excellent views of the Balkan coastline, but you may miss the most iconic Alpine peaks which often sit further west of the flight path.
Distance: 2,767 km (1,719 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
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