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STR → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Luxembourgish capital and the winding river valleys of the Ardennes before descending into Brussels.
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Black Forest Edge
Catch glimpses of the northern reaches of the Schwarzwald shortly after departing Stuttgart.
Luxembourg City
Exceptional views of the historic old town, the Bock Casemates, and the deep Alzette valley.
Meuse River Valley
The dramatic cliffs and winding bends of the Meuse river near Namur and Dinant are often visible.
Industrial Wallonia
Aerial perspective of the historic coal-mining and steel-working belt around Charleroi.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during afternoon flights. Keep your eyes peeled about 20-25 minutes into the flight for the distinctive bridges of Luxembourg City. If landing on Runway 25L/R at BRU, you will see the southern outskirts of Brussels.
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Neckar Vineyards
Lush green terraced vineyards following the curves of the Neckar river near Stuttgart.
Rhine-Neckar Confluence
View the massive industrial landscape and busy river traffic where the Rhine and Neckar meet at Mannheim.
Eifel Mountains
Rolling volcanic hills and dense forests stretching toward the Belgian High Fens.
Leuven
The intricate Gothic architecture of the university city is often visible during the final approach.
The right side is excellent for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a better look at the industrial heartland of Germany's southwest. Watch for the Eifel mountain range during the mid-flight transition from Germany into Belgium.
Book Hotels in BrusselsDistance: 420 km (261 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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