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EDI → CRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning progression from the rugged Scottish coastline down the eastern shore of England, crossing the North Sea with views of massive offshore wind farms before descending over the historic cities and ports of Flanders.
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Northumberland Coast
Aerial views of Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne shortly after departure.
Spurn Point
A unique, narrow sand spit stretching into the Humber Estuary, highly visible from altitude.
The Wash
The distinct square-shaped bay between East Anglia and Lincolnshire, known for its salt marshes.
Port of Zeebrugge
One of Europe's most important modern ports, visible as the flight enters Belgian airspace.
Ghent and Antwerp
During the descent, you can often spot the dense urban clusters and historic towers of these Flemish cities.
Sit on the left for the best coastal views of England. In the morning, this side will be in the sun, so bring sunglasses or a polarizing filter for photography. Watch for the massive 'London Array' or similar offshore wind farms when crossing the North Sea.
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Southern Uplands
Rolling green hills and valleys of the Scottish Borders immediately after takeoff from EDI.
The Pennines
The 'backbone of England' provides a dramatic landscape of moors and dales to the west of the flight path.
London Horizon
On clear days, the distant sprawl of Greater London and its skyscrapers can be seen to the south-west.
Ardennes Foothills
The lush, forested landscape of Wallonia becomes prominent as you approach Charleroi.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a better view of the interior geography of the UK and the final approach over the industrial heritage sites of the Sambre valley near Charleroi.
Book Hotels in CharleroiDistance: 802 km (498 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Route Type: International
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