Brussels to Gran Canaria flight path: BRU to LPA

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Gran Canaria. While takeoff offers some interest, the landing approach into Gran Canaria provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery. The volcanic interior, coastal cliffs, and Las Palmas harbor are far more compelling than the agricultural plains of northern Europe.

During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the initial climb over the Low Countries and into northern France. You'll see the patchwork agricultural plains of Flanders and Brabant, then the Seine River valley as the aircraft banks southwest toward the Bay of Biscay. Notable sights include: Meuse River valley, Seine River and Paris region (distant), English Channel coastline to the north.

When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during the descent into Gran Canaria. You'll see the volcanic peaks of the island's interior, the dramatic northern coastline with Las Palmas, and the Atlantic swells approaching the shore. Notable sights include: Pico de las Nieves (central volcanic peak), Las Palmas city and harbor, northern coastline cliffs, Atlantic Ocean.

The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,896 miles (3,051 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Bay of Biscay (open ocean with occasional shipping lanes), Iberian Peninsula coastline near Portugal (if visible at altitude), Atlas Mountains in Morocco (distant southern horizon during mid-flight), Strait of Gibraltar region (far to the south, typically not visible on this route)