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CRL → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of scenic French landscapes, distant views of the Pyrenees, and a spectacular approach over the Douro Valley wine region and the lush mountains of Northern Portugal.
Charleroi Industrial Heritage
View the historic steel plants and the winding Sambre River immediately after takeoff from CRL.
Loire Valley Chateaux
Cross the 'Garden of France' where you can spot grand estates and the wide, sandy banks of the Loire River.
Pyrenees Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible on the far southern horizon while crossing central France.
Peneda-Gerês National Park
The rugged, green granite peaks of Portugal's only National Park appear during the initial descent.
Douro River Valley
Stunning views of the terraced vineyards and the winding Douro River as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Sit on the left for the morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. This side is essential for seeing the Douro Valley's famous terraced vineyards during the final 10 minutes of flight. Look out for the city of Limoges mid-flight.
French Atlantic Coast
Catch glimpses of the Bay of Biscay and the sandy coastlines of the Charente-Maritime region.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of deep blue water often showing white-capped waves and distant cargo shipping lanes.
Galician Rias
The dramatic, fjord-like inlets of the Spanish Galician coast are visible as the flight turns south toward Porto.
Atlantic Sunset
Evening flights offer breathtaking sunsets over the open ocean horizon for the duration of the flight.
Foz do Douro
The point where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean is visible just before touchdown at OPO.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Atlantic. It is also the best side for viewing the rugged Galician coastline if the flight path follows the 'RAXAS' arrival route. Polarizing sunglasses help reduce ocean glare.
Distance: 1,440 km (895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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