Right side captures the most visually distinctive features across the entire flight: Brussels's urban center and river valley during departure, the English Channel crossing (visible on clear days), and the Thames estuary approach into London. Left side offers less dramatic scenery for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Brussels to London is 218 miles (350 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
English Channel crossing (visible on clear days as a water body separating Belgium/France from England), Kent coastline near Dover with white cliffs visible in good conditions, North Downs ridge running east-west across southern England, Thames estuary with its characteristic meandering pattern
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
RIGHTRight side offers views of Brussels city center and the Meuse River valley as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The left side faces inland toward relatively flat, featureless agricultural terrain.
Landing at LHR
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Thames estuary, London's urban sprawl, and the approach path over southeastern England. The right side faces toward the North Downs and less dramatic terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to London. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features across the entire flight: Brussels's urban center and river valley during departure, the English Channel crossing (visible on clear days), and the Thames estuary approach into London. Left side offers less dramatic scenery for most of the flight.
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 offers views of Brussels city center and the Meuse River valley as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The left side faces inland toward relatively flat, featureless agricultural terrain. Notable sights include: Brussels city center with Grand Place district, Meuse River valley to the northeast, Antwerp region further north, flat Flemish plains extending eastward.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Thames estuary, London's urban sprawl, and the approach path over southeastern England. The right side faces toward the North Downs and less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and river bends, London city center and Greater London sprawl, North Downs ridge in the distance, Kent countryside and patchwork fields.
How long is the flight from Brussels to London?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 218 miles (350 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to London flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing (visible on clear days as a water body separating Belgium/France from England), Kent coastline near Dover with white cliffs visible in good conditions, North Downs ridge running east-west across southern England, Thames estuary with its characteristic meandering pattern