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LIL → SXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Lille-Lesquin Airport (Lille) to Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of the prestigious Champagne region, historic WWI sites around Verdun, and the most dramatic views of the Vosges mountain range during the descent into Alsace.
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Champagne Vineyards
The rolling hills of the Marne department covered in world-famous grapevines.
Verdun Battlefields
Visible forest scars and memorials from one of the most significant WWI sites.
Vosges Ridges
The high peaks of the Vosges range provide a scenic transition into the Alsace plain.
Alsatian Villages
Traditional half-timbered house clusters nestled among the foothills before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening departures to see the sun set over the French countryside. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of the Champagne vineyards early in the flight and the rugged peaks of the High Vosges mountains just before landing. It provides the most varied geographical transition from the plains of the north to the mountains of the east.
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Sedan Fortress
Spot one of Europe's largest fortified castles located near the Belgian border.
Meuse River
Watch the dramatic horseshoe bends as the river snakes through the Ardennes forest.
Lac de Madine
A large artificial lake and bird sanctuary in the Lorraine Regional Natural Park.
Strasbourg Cathedral
The world's tallest building in the 17th century is often visible if the aircraft approaches from the north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for spotting the winding Meuse river and the massive fortress at Sedan. During the landing pattern at Strasbourg, the left side often gets a better view of the city center and the European Parliament building if the wind requires an approach from the south.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 397 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: LIL (50.563332, 3.086886)
Arrival: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Route Type: Domestic
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