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CRL → GOA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (Genoa)?
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.
Burgundy Regions
The geometric patterns of famous French vineyards passing underneath.
Jura Mountains
The distinctive limestone ridges and folds marking the border between France and Switzerland.
Mont Blanc Massif
The highest peak in Europe stands out clearly on the western horizon during the Alpine crossing.
Piedmont Plains
The flat, fertile agricultural heartland of Northern Italy leading toward the Apennines.
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.
Meuse Valley
Aerial views of the winding river and historic fortresses in the Walloon region of Belgium.
Vosges Mountains
Dense forests and rounded peaks of Eastern France visible as you head south.
Central Swiss Alps
Panoramas of the Bernese Oberland peaks, including the Eiger and Jungfrau in the distance.
Lake Maggiore
The deep blue waters and Borromean Islands as the flight crosses into Italian airspace.
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.
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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