Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Banjul. While takeoff offers some interest, the landing approach provides far superior scenery with the Gambia River estuary and Atlantic coastline. Left-side seats capture the most dramatic geographical features of the entire flight.

During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Meuse River valley and the industrial landscape south of Brussels during the initial climb. The river's meandering path is clearly visible, and you'll see the transition from urban Brussels to the Walloon countryside. Notable sights include: Meuse River, Brussels urban sprawl, Walloon agricultural plains, Ardennes forest edge (distant).

When landing at Banjul International (BJL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during approach to Banjul. You'll see the Gambia River estuary and the Atlantic coastline as you descend, with the distinctive river delta and mangrove-lined banks clearly visible before touchdown. Notable sights include: Gambia River estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Banjul peninsula, mangrove swamps and salt marshes.

The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Banjul International (BJL) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic coast of France (Aquitaine region visible during early climb), then proceeds southwest over the Atlantic Ocean. The Iberian Peninsula (Spain/Portugal) passes to the south around the 2-hour mark but typically remains below the horizon or at extreme distance. The flight then crosses open Atlantic for approximately 3 hours before approaching the West African coast. The Senegal River delta becomes visible in the final approach phase, with the Gambia River estuary appearing in the last 30 minutes of flight.