Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading southeast, the right side also faces south and southwest, giving views toward the Ardennes in Belgium, the Luxembourg plateau, the Moselle valley, and eventually the Jura mountains and the Swiss Mittelland before the Alps come into view near Zurich.
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Flight Path
Brussels to Zurich is 300 miles (483 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The Ardennes plateau over southern Belgium and Luxembourg, the Moselle river valley near Trier, the Rhine valley near Strasbourg visible to the south, the Jura mountain range marking the Swiss border, and the Swiss Mittelland plateau before descent into Zurich
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
RIGHTBrussels typically departs on runway 25R or 07L. On a westward departure (25R), the aircraft banks south toward France, putting the Brussels city center and the Grand Place area on the right side. On an eastward departure (07L), the right side faces south toward the Brabant plateau and the initial route toward Luxembourg.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTZurich typically lands on runway 14 or 28. On runway 28 approach from the east, the aircraft comes in over Lake Zurich from the right side, giving right-seat passengers a direct view down the lake toward the city and the Alps beyond. On runway 14 approach from the north, the right side faces east toward the Glarus Alps and Lake Greifen.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Zurich. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading southeast, the right side also faces south and southwest, giving views toward the Ardennes in Belgium, the Luxembourg plateau, the Moselle valley, and eventually the Jura mountains and the Swiss Mittelland before the Alps come into view near Zurich.
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. Brussels typically departs on runway 25R or 07L. On a westward departure (25R), the aircraft banks south toward France, putting the Brussels city center and the Grand Place area on the right side. On an eastward departure (07L), the right side faces south toward the Brabant plateau and the initial route toward Luxembourg. Notable sights include: Brussels city center and Atomium structure, the Brabant plateau farmland patchwork, the Senne river valley, Leuven visible to the east.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zurich typically lands on runway 14 or 28. On runway 28 approach from the east, the aircraft comes in over Lake Zurich from the right side, giving right-seat passengers a direct view down the lake toward the city and the Alps beyond. On runway 14 approach from the north, the right side faces east toward the Glarus Alps and Lake Greifen. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich stretching southeast toward the Alps, the Glarus Alps on the horizon, Lake Greifen to the east, Zurich city center and the Limmat river.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Zurich?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 300 miles (483 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to Zurich flight path pass over?
The Ardennes plateau over southern Belgium and Luxembourg, the Moselle river valley near Trier, the Rhine valley near Strasbourg visible to the south, the Jura mountain range marking the Swiss border, and the Swiss Mittelland plateau before descent into Zurich