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Our Recommendation
8.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic sequence of views, starting with the highest peaks of the Western Alps like Mont Blanc, followed by the Piedmont plains and a spectacular coastal approach over the Ligurian Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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Burgundy Regions

The geometric patterns of famous French vineyards passing underneath.

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Jura Mountains

The distinctive limestone ridges and folds marking the border between France and Switzerland.

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Mont Blanc Massif

The highest peak in Europe stands out clearly on the western horizon during the Alpine crossing.

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Piedmont Plains

The flat, fertile agricultural heartland of Northern Italy leading toward the Apennines.

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Gulf of Genoa

A stunning final approach over the Mediterranean, often involving a banking turn that reveals the colorful city and port.

Request a window seat on the right for the iconic Mont Blanc view. If the wind dictates a landing from the south (Runway 28), you will get an incredible view of the Genoa harbor, the Lanterna lighthouse, and the city's unique vertical architecture.

Left Side Highlights
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Meuse Valley

Aerial views of the winding river and historic fortresses in the Walloon region of Belgium.

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Vosges Mountains

Dense forests and rounded peaks of Eastern France visible as you head south.

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Central Swiss Alps

Panoramas of the Bernese Oberland peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau in the distance.

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Lake Maggiore

The deep blue waters and Borromean Islands as the flight crosses into Italian airspace.

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Milan Skyline

On clear days, the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and the Duomo are visible to the east during the descent.

The left side is excellent for viewing the broader Alpine range and the transition into the Lombardy lakes. On morning flights, expect significant glare as the sun rises in the east; afternoon flights provide much better lighting for these views.

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Route Information

Distance: 748 km (465 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min

Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Arrival: GOA (44.4133, 8.8375)

Route Type: International

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