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TXL → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling industrial landscapes of the Ruhr Valley and better positioning for sunset views on evening flights heading west.
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Ruhrgebiet Megacity
Witness the immense industrial heart of Europe, seeing Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg merge into one continuous urban carpet.
Lower Saxony Plains
A patchwork of perfectly geometric agricultural fields and wind farms stretching toward the North Sea coast.
Garzweiler Surface Mine
A massive, lunar-like landscape of the open-cast lignite mines visible near the German-Benelux border.
Antwerp Periphery
On clear days during the descent, the massive cranes and docks of the Port of Antwerp are visible to the northwest.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea horizon. The view of the Ruhr Valley is particularly spectacular at night when the entire region glows with millions of lights. Keep an eye out for the giant excavators in the open-cast mines near the end of the cruise phase.
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Potsdam and Wannsee
Immediately after take-off, view the historic palaces of Potsdam and the sprawling lake systems of the Havel river.
Harz Mountains
Look for the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, often shrouded in mist or snow during winter months.
Rhine Valley
A scenic crossing of the Rhine river, usually visible between the cities of Cologne and Bonn.
The Ardennes
As the flight enters Belgian airspace, the rolling green hills and dense forests of the Ardennes appear to the south.
Sit on the left for softer morning light on the German countryside. This side is better for spotting the historic architecture of Potsdam shortly after departure. In winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of the Harz range around 20 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for BelgiumDistance: 633 km (393 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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