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NDR → CRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nador International Airport (El Aroui) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Spanish interior and the towering Pyrenees mountains, providing a spectacular transition from the African coast to Northern Europe.
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Alboran Sea Crossing
Aerial view of the Mediterranean gap between the Moroccan coast and the southern tip of Spain shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Nevada Peaks
The snow-capped summits of mainland Spain's highest mountains, visible as you track north through Andalusia.
Madrid & Central Meseta
Panoramic views of the high Spanish plateau and the sprawling metropolitan area of the capital if on a central corridor.
The Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing of the jagged, glacier-carved border between Spain and France.
Loire Valley
The historic heart of France, featuring winding rivers and the faint outlines of historic chateaux.
Paris Distant View
On clear days, the urban sprawl of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may be visible on the western horizon during the descent.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind the aircraft, illuminating the Spanish Sierras and Pyrenees without glare. Watch the transition from the arid Moroccan landscape to the lush greenery of the Belgian Ardennes. Keep a map app open to identify the specific Spanish cities like Almeria or Zaragoza as you pass.
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Cape Tres Forcas
The rugged, rocky peninsula of northern Morocco stretching into the Mediterranean immediately after departure.
Balearic Islands
Distant, shimmering silhouettes of Ibiza and Mallorca visible across the Mediterranean blue.
Rhône Valley
The deep green vineyards and the silver thread of the Rhône River as the flight traverses eastern France.
The French Alps
On very clear days, the massive white peaks of the Alps, including Mont Blanc, can be seen on the far eastern horizon.
Charleroi Basin
The industrial heritage of the Sambre valley and the iconic 'terrils' (coal slag heaps) as you approach CRL.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sun. It offers excellent views of the Mediterranean coastline of Spain (the Costa Brava) and the distant, dramatic profile of the Alps. During the final approach into Charleroi, look for the 'Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles' which winds through the Belgian landscape.
Book Hotels in CharleroiDistance: 1,823 km (1,133 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: NDR (34.988800048799995, -3.0282099247000005)
Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Route Type: International
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