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Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb out of Zurich, providing sweeping views of the Swiss Alps to the south and a clearer perspective of the picturesque Black Forest and Luxembourg City.

Left Side Highlights
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Swiss Alpine Panorama

Shortly after takeoff, look south to see the snow-capped peaks of the Glarus and Bernese Alps on the horizon.

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Zurich Metropolitan Area

A detailed view of Lake Zurich and the city's historic center during the initial ascent phase.

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Schwarzwald (Black Forest)

Dense evergreen forests and rolling hills of southern Germany as the flight heads northwest.

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Luxembourg City

The dramatic cliffs and historic fortifications of the Alzette River valley are often visible mid-flight.

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Ardennes Foothills

The lush, green agricultural landscape of the Belgian countryside as you begin the descent.

Book a window seat behind the wing to capture the Alps without engine obstruction. For the best lighting on the mountains, take a morning flight. During winter, the contrast between the snowy Jura mountains and the Rhine valley is particularly striking.

Right Side Highlights
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Jura Mountains

The distinct folded limestone ridges that define the border between Switzerland and France.

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High Rhine

The winding path of the Rhine River as it flows west from Lake Constance toward Basel.

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Strasbourg Region

The distant urban sprawl and the flat plains of the Alsace region in eastern France.

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Antwerp & Brussels Skyline

On clear days during the approach to BRU, the northern Belgian cities are visible on the horizon.

Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to avoid the glare of the setting sun. As you approach Brussels, watch for the silver spheres of the Atomium, which can sometimes be spotted if the plane circles from the north.

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Route Information

Distance: 483 km (300 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 48 min

Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

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