While right seats offer good views during takeoff, left seats dominate the landing approach with dramatic coastal and mountain scenery. The left side also captures the Balkans and Italian coastlines during the mid-flight cruise over the Mediterranean, making it the superior choice overall.
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Flight Path
Brussels to Heraklion is 1,488 miles (2,395 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a distant ridge if conditions permit), then descends over the Adriatic Sea with the Balkan peninsula to the left. The Italian coastline and heel of Italy may be visible to the right depending on exact routing. The Ionian Sea dominates the central portion of the flight, followed by the Greek mainland coastline and islands of the Aegean as you approach Crete.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Meuse River valley and the Ardennes plateau as the aircraft climbs southeast toward the Mediterranean. The terrain becomes progressively more interesting than the flat Flemish plains visible to the left.
Landing at HER
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Heraklion. You'll see the Cretan coastline, the Aegean Sea, and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the west as the aircraft approaches from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Heraklion. While right seats offer good views during takeoff, left seats dominate the landing approach with dramatic coastal and mountain scenery. The left side also captures the Balkans and Italian coastlines during the mid-flight cruise over the Mediterranean, making it the superior choice overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels Natl in Brussels?
During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Meuse River valley and the Ardennes plateau as the aircraft climbs southeast toward the Mediterranean. The terrain becomes progressively more interesting than the flat Flemish plains visible to the left. Notable sights include: Meuse River, Ardennes plateau, Brussels urban sprawl receding northward, Belgian-Luxembourg border region.
What can I see when landing at Nikos Kazantzakis in Heraklion?
When landing at Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Heraklion. You'll see the Cretan coastline, the Aegean Sea, and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the west as the aircraft approaches from the north. Notable sights include: Cretan coastline and beaches, White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Aegean Sea, Heraklion harbor and city.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Heraklion?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,488 miles (2,395 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to Heraklion flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a distant ridge if conditions permit), then descends over the Adriatic Sea with the Balkan peninsula to the left. The Italian coastline and heel of Italy may be visible to the right depending on exact routing. The Ionian Sea dominates the central portion of the flight, followed by the Greek mainland coastline and islands of the Aegean as you approach Crete.