Brussels to Chengdu flight pathBRUCTU

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Flight time10h 30m
Distance4,990
Heading063° → 139°
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Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.5 right

The eastbound route crosses the Tian Shan range, the Taklamakan Desert margins, and the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, all of which lie south of the flight path and thus appear on the right side; the left side sees mostly steppe and plains with far less relief.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Brussels to Chengdu is 4,990 miles (8,031 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.

Ural Mountains foothills, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Taklamakan Desert edge, eastern Tibetan Plateau

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Brussels (right side) — Ardennes foothills, Meuse River valley, Brussels urban sprawl

Takeoff from BRU

RIGHT

Departing Brussels, the climb-out gives a brief glimpse of the rolling Ardennes forest and river valleys to the south, while the left side shows only the flat Flemish farmland and Brussels suburbs.

Ardennes foothillsMeuse River valleyBrussels urban sprawl
BRU Brussels NatlHub for Brussels Airlines

Landing at CTU

RIGHT

On approach into Chengdu from the north, the right side offers views of the rugged Min Shan foothills and the western edge of the Sichuan basin, while the left side faces flat agricultural plains with little relief.

Min Shan foothillsSichuan basin farmlandChengdu city outskirts
CTU ShuangliuHub for Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Shuangliu (CTU)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Chengdu. The eastbound route crosses the Tian Shan range, the Taklamakan Desert margins, and the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, all of which lie south of the flight path and thus appear on the right side; the left side sees mostly steppe and plains with far less relief.

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. Departing Brussels, the climb-out gives a brief glimpse of the rolling Ardennes forest and river valleys to the south, while the left side shows only the flat Flemish farmland and Brussels suburbs. Notable sights include: Ardennes foothills, Meuse River valley, Brussels urban sprawl.

What can I see when landing at Shuangliu in Chengdu?

When landing at Shuangliu (CTU), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Chengdu from the north, the right side offers views of the rugged Min Shan foothills and the western edge of the Sichuan basin, while the left side faces flat agricultural plains with little relief. Notable sights include: Min Shan foothills, Sichuan basin farmland, Chengdu city outskirts.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Chengdu?

The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Shuangliu (CTU) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,990 miles (8,031 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Brussels to Chengdu flight path pass over?

Ural Mountains foothills, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan range, Taklamakan Desert edge, eastern Tibetan Plateau