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CRL → CHQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic experience, transitioning from the industrial beauty of Wallonia to the majestic Swiss Alps and the shimmering turquoise archipelagos of the Croatian coast.
Walloon Region
Aerial views of the Meuse valley and the industrial landscape of southern Belgium shortly after takeoff.
Swiss Alps
Breathtaking views of high-altitude snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Adriatic Archipelago
A stunning sequence of thousands of Croatian islands set against the deep blue Adriatic Sea.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged 'backbone of Greece' featuring deep gorges and sharp limestone ridges.
Gulf of Corinth
A dramatic view of the narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Cretan Sea
The final descent offers turquoise water views as you approach the northern coast of Crete.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. The highlight is the 20-minute window over the Alps followed by the Croatian coast. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the mountains.
Vosges & Jura
Dense forests and rolling green hills of Eastern France and the Swiss border.
Italian Lake District
Distant glimpses of the northern Italian lakes such as Garda or Como depending on the specific airway.
Puglia Coastline
The 'heel' of the Italian boot, showcasing the Salento peninsula and the city of Brindisi.
Ionian Islands
Views of the lush, green Greek islands including Corfu, Lefkada, and Cephalonia.
White Mountains
The iconic 'Lefka Ori' of western Crete, which remain snow-capped well into the spring.
Chania Harbor
Potential views of the historic Venetian lighthouse and harbor during the final approach onto the Akrotiri peninsula.
Ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Ionian Sea. During the descent into Chania, this side provides the best perspective of the massive White Mountains. Note that summer haze can sometimes obscure the Italian coast.
Distance: 2,293 km (1,425 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
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