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Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring a continuous transition from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, including the stunning Frisian Islands and complex Dutch coastal engineering.

Right Side Highlights
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Curonian Spit

A unique 98km long, thin sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.

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Frisian Islands

A spectacular archipelago stretching from Germany to the Netherlands, surrounded by the tidal flats of the Wadden Sea.

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Port of Hamburg & Elbe Estuary

View the massive container terminals and the wide mouth of the Elbe River as it meets the North Sea.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Massive arrays of offshore wind turbines appearing as geometric patterns in the open water.

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Afsluitdijk & Ijsselmeer

The legendary 32km long causeway that closed off the Zuiderzee, a marvel of Dutch hydraulic engineering.

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Port of Antwerp

During the descent into Brussels, you can see one of the world's largest ports with its intricate lock systems and docks.

The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while looking at the coastline. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the complex water management systems of the Low Countries.

Left Side Highlights
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Berlin Metropolitan Area

On clear days, the sprawling German capital and its surrounding forest-lake systems are visible to the south.

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Rhine-Ruhr Industrial Region

One of Europe's most densely populated areas, showcasing a massive tapestry of interconnected cities and industrial hubs.

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Teutoburg Forest

A prominent long, narrow range of low forested hills that stands out against the North German Plain.

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Flemish Countryside

Quaint Belgian towns and historic estates surrounded by a patchwork of agricultural fields during the descent.

Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the horizon. This side is also better for night flights as it passes over the brightly lit urban corridors of Western Germany and Eastern Belgium.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,434 km (891 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min

Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

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