Left side wins both the departure over Brussels and the arrival into New York Harbor. The Manhattan skyline approach on the left is one of the most spectacular urban arrivals in commercial aviation, and it alone makes left the clear overall choice for this route.
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Flight Path
Brussels to Newark is 3,671 miles (5,908 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest from Belgium across the southern North Sea, then over southern England near London, before heading out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Iceland and Greenland's southern tip, where icebergs and sea ice may be visible in clear conditions. The Labrador coast of Canada appears as the aircraft descends toward New England, with the rocky coastline of Nova Scotia and Maine visible before crossing into New York airspace.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
LEFTBrussels departures on runway 25L/25R head westward, putting the city of Brussels itself on the left side. You get a clear view over the Brussels urban core, the Atomium structure, and the dense grid of the city before the aircraft banks northwest toward the North Sea coast.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary transatlantic arrival is typically runway 22L/22R, approaching from the northeast over Staten Island and the Upper Bay. Left-side seats get the iconic view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft descends over the bay. Right side faces inland toward New Jersey.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Newark. Left side wins both the departure over Brussels and the arrival into New York Harbor. The Manhattan skyline approach on the left is one of the most spectacular urban arrivals in commercial aviation, and it alone makes left the clear overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels Natl in Brussels?
During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brussels departures on runway 25L/25R head westward, putting the city of Brussels itself on the left side. You get a clear view over the Brussels urban core, the Atomium structure, and the dense grid of the city before the aircraft banks northwest toward the North Sea coast. Notable sights include: Brussels city center and Grand Place district, the Atomium (visible as a distinctive silver structure in Laeken), the Port of Brussels canal network, Ghent's urban sprawl to the west.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary transatlantic arrival is typically runway 22L/22R, approaching from the northeast over Staten Island and the Upper Bay. Left-side seats get the iconic view of Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft descends over the bay. Right side faces inland toward New Jersey. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the Hudson River and its piers.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Newark?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,671 miles (5,908 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest from Belgium across the southern North Sea, then over southern England near London, before heading out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Iceland and Greenland's southern tip, where icebergs and sea ice may be visible in clear conditions. The Labrador coast of Canada appears as the aircraft descends toward New England, with the rocky coastline of Nova Scotia and Maine visible before crossing into New York airspace.