Brussels to London flight pathBRULCY

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance196
Heading284° → 281°
Best side
LeftMostly left

While takeoff offers pleasant rural views, the landing approach into City Airport from the left side provides superior scenery with the Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, and London's iconic urban landscape clearly visible during descent.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Brussels to London is 196 miles (316 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

North Sea crossing (minimal landmarks), Kent coastline and White Cliffs of Dover area visible to the south during descent, Thames estuary and Greater London metropolitan area

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Brussels (right side) — Meuse River, Scheldt River estuary, Antwerp region, Belgian agricultural plains

Takeoff from BRU

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of the Meuse River valley and the Belgian countryside as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the patchwork of agricultural fields and small towns that characterize the Flemish plains before crossing into the North Sea approach.

Meuse RiverScheldt River estuaryAntwerp regionBelgian agricultural plains
BRU Brussels NatlHub for Brussels Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, Tower Bridge area, London's central business district

Landing at LCY

LEFT

Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl during descent into City Airport. You'll see the distinctive meanders of the Thames, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline as you approach from the east.

Thames estuaryIsle of DogsTower Bridge areaLondon's central business district
LCY CityHub for British Airways CityFlyer

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to London. While takeoff offers pleasant rural views, the landing approach into City Airport from the left side provides superior scenery with the Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, and London's iconic urban landscape clearly visible during descent.

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 Belgian countryside as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the patchwork of agricultural fields and small towns that characterize the Flemish plains before crossing into the North Sea approach. Notable sights include: Meuse River, Scheldt River estuary, Antwerp region, Belgian agricultural plains.

What can I see when landing at City in London?

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl during descent into City Airport. You'll see the distinctive meanders of the Thames, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline as you approach from the east. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, Tower Bridge area, London's central business district.

How long is the flight from Brussels to London?

The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 196 miles (316 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Brussels to London flight path pass over?

North Sea crossing (minimal landmarks), Kent coastline and White Cliffs of Dover area visible to the south during descent, Thames estuary and Greater London metropolitan area