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CIA → CRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (Rome) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Tyrrhenian coastline, the dramatic Western Alps including Mont Blanc, and the famous vineyards of the Champagne region.
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Rome & Mediterranean Coast
Aerial views of the 'Eternal City' suburbs and the sparkling Tyrrhenian coastline shortly after takeoff.
Tuscan Archipelago
Distant views of the islands of Elba and Montecristo as the flight tracks north along the Italian coast.
The Western Alps
Breathtaking panoramas of the snow-capped Graian Alps and the massive Mont Blanc massif.
Champagne Region
The geometric patterns of the famous French vineyards as the plane begins its descent into Belgium.
Sambre Valley
The industrial heritage and winding river valleys leading into the Charleroi urban area.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Alps. Look out about 40-50 minutes into the flight for the highest peaks. On clear days, the contrast between the Mediterranean blue and the Alpine white is spectacular. If arriving in the evening, this side catches the sunset over the French plains.
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The Apennines
The rugged central mountain range of Italy stretching into the distance towards the Adriatic.
Tuscany & Florence
Vistas of the rolling Chianti hills and the Arno River valley near the Renaissance capital.
Northern Italian Lakes
Distant glimpses of the Swiss-Italian lake district, including potential views of Lake Maggiore.
The Ardennes Forest
Dense green canopies and undulating hills as the flight crosses from France into Southern Belgium.
Charleroi Cityscape
A close-up view of the 'Black Country' urban center depending on the final approach path to CRL.
The right side is excellent for seeing the inland geography of Italy and the dense forests of the Ardennes. During winter months, the low sun from the south-west can cause some glare on this side during the midday portion of the flight. Watch for the sharp transition from the flat Po Valley to the vertical walls of the Alps.
Book Hotels in CharleroiDistance: 1,148 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: CIA (41.7994, 12.5949)
Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Route Type: International
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