About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels South (CRL) to Genova Sestri (GOA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Charleroi to Genoa. Right-side seats capture the more dramatic geography: the Ardennes departure, the Alps and Jura on the cruise segment (visible on clear days to the right/east), and the approach over the Ligurian coast if runway 10 is used. Left seats favor the landing but miss the climb-out highlights.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels South in Charleroi?
During takeoff from Brussels South (CRL), sit on the Right side for the best views. CRL typically departs runway 03 (northeast) or 21 (southwest). Right-side seats on a northeast departure offer views of the Meuse River valley and the transition from Walloon industrial areas toward the Ardennes plateau. Southwest departures favor left seats, but northeast is more common for southbound traffic to Italy. Notable sights include: Meuse River (winding southeast from Charleroi), Sambre River confluence, Ardennes forest plateau (distant, rising terrain), industrial Walloon towns (Charleroi, Jumet) below.
What can I see when landing at Genova Sestri in Genoa?
When landing at Genova Sestri (GOA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Genoa's airport (Sestri Ponente) uses runway 10 (east) or 28 (west) depending on wind. Left-side seats on approach to runway 10 (the more common arrival direction from the north) provide excellent views of the Ligurian coast, the Gulf of Genoa, and the city's harbor district as you descend over the Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Gulf of Genoa (Golfo di Genova), Ligurian coastline with rocky promontories, Genoa harbor and Porto Antico, Apennine Mountains (inland, southern horizon).
How long is the flight from Charleroi to Genoa?
The flight from Brussels South (CRL) to Genova Sestri (GOA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Charleroi to Genoa flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Jura Mountains (Franco-Swiss border region) and the northern Alps foothills. On clear days, Mont Blanc and the Alpine chain are visible to the right (east) during cruise at 25,000–30,000 feet. The Rhône Valley lies to the left (west). As you descend toward Genoa, the Ligurian Apennines become prominent, and the Mediterranean coast appears with increasing detail.