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HAJ → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the urban landscapes, including a clear perspective of the Hannover city center after takeoff and the dense industrial architecture of the Ruhr region to the south during mid-flight.
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Hannover City Center
Aerial views of the New Town Hall and the Eilenriede, one of Europe's largest inner-city forests, immediately after departure.
Teutoburg Forest
The southern ridges of this long, narrow forested hill range slicing through the North German Plain.
The Ruhr Valley
Distant views of the massive industrial complex and urban sprawl encompassing Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg.
Maas River Meanders
The winding path of the Maas river marking the transition between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Brussels Skyline
On the final approach into BRU, you can often see the European Quarter and the tall buildings of the Northern Quarter.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Brussels city center during the standard approach to runways 25L or 25R. Since this is a west-bound flight, morning departures will have the sun on this side, so bring sunglasses or a window shade if flying before noon.
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Steinhuder Meer
A large, shallow lake northwest of Hannover, visible shortly after the aircraft reaches initial cruising altitude.
Osnabrück
The historic 'City of Peace' nestled between the ridges of the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest.
Dutch Borderlands
The meticulously organized, gridded agricultural polders of the Dutch province of Limburg.
Leuven
The historic university city featuring the gothic Town Hall and the sprawling Groot Begijnhof as you enter Belgian airspace.
The Atomium
Depending on the landing pattern, the iconic silver spheres of the Atomium can sometimes be spotted to the northwest of the airport.
The right side offers softer lighting during the day as it faces north, away from the direct sun. It is ideal for photographers looking for even light over the flat, geometric landscapes of the North German and Dutch plains.
Book Hotels in BrusselsDistance: 398 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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