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LEI → CRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Almería International Airport (Almeria) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of Spain's varied topography, from the arid Tabernas Desert to the lush Cazorla mountains, and offers a more direct view of the high Pyrenean peaks and the French Massif Central.
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Tabernas Desert
Observe Europe's only desert with its unique badlands and filming locations for classic westerns.
Sierras de Cazorla
Fly over Spain's largest natural park, featuring rugged limestone mountains and deep valleys.
Central Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing of the highest peaks on the border, including potential views of Aneto.
Massif Central
View the ancient volcanic landscape of the Puy-de-Dôme region in central France.
Northern France
Glance over the agricultural heartland of France and the edges of the historic Loire Valley.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed photos of the Pyrenees. If flying during the day, the left side avoids direct glare in the afternoon. Look for the stark shift from brown to green as you cross from Spain into France.
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Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Stunning aerial perspectives of volcanic cliffs and hidden coves on the Mediterranean coast.
Ebro Valley
The fertile plains and agricultural geometric patterns surrounding one of Spain's major rivers.
Eastern Pyrenees
Distant views of the Mediterranean meeting the mountains and the high-altitude lakes of Ariège.
Champagne Vineyards
Rolling hills of the Grand Est region, famous for its world-class sparkling wine production.
Charleroi Landscape
View the Sambre river and the iconic 'terrils' (industrial spoil heaps) of the Walloon region.
The right side is ideal for coastal views immediately after takeoff. For evening flights, you may catch the reflection of the sunset on the water bodies of eastern France. Keep a lookout for the industrial heritage of southern Belgium as the aircraft descends into Charleroi.
Book Hotels in CharleroiDistance: 1,609 km (1,000 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: LEI (36.84389877319336, -2.3701000213623047)
Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Route Type: International
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