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CTA → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a breathtaking perspective of Mount Etna immediately after takeoff and a superior view of the highest peaks of the Western Alps and the Tyrrhenian coastline.
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Mount Etna
Europe's most active volcano dominated the landscape immediately after departure from Catania.
Tuscan Archipelago
Views of Elba and the rugged coastline of central Italy as the flight heads north.
Western Alps
Stunning vistas of the Mont Blanc massif and the snow-capped French-Italian border peaks.
Reims and Champagne
The rolling vineyards and historic cities of the Grand Est region of France.
Brussels City Center
On specific landing patterns, the Atomium and city skyline are visible during the final descent.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction for the Etna view. For morning flights, the sun is on the opposite side, providing perfect front-lit conditions for photography of the Alps. If the flight departs to the North, the volcano will be visible almost instantly.
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Aeolian Islands
Look for the volcanic cones of Stromboli and Vulcano rising from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Central Apennines
The rugged limestone spine of Italy stretching across the horizon to the east.
Central Swiss Alps
Vistas of the high glaciers and peaks near the Gotthard Pass and Lake Lucerne.
Upper Rhine Valley
The industrial and natural landscape of the Rhine river winding through Germany and France.
The Ardennes
Dense forest cover and rolling hills of Southern Belgium as the aircraft enters Benelux airspace.
This side is excellent for early morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Mediterranean. Keep an eye out for the distinctive plume of Stromboli roughly 15 minutes after takeoff. During winter, the snow coverage on the Apennines provides a beautiful contrast to the sea.
Book Hotels in BrusselsDistance: 1,712 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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