Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Bern to Brussels. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Brussels provides more sustained and dramatic geographical features—the Rhine-Meuse Delta and Scheldt River system are visually complex and distinctive. The left side captures the transition from maritime to continental Europe, making it the more rewarding choice for the full transatlantic journey.

During takeoff from Craven Co Rgnl (EWN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Neuse River estuary and Pamlico Sound as the aircraft climbs out over eastern North Carolina. The water features and coastal marshlands are distinctive and visible during the initial climb to cruising altitude. Notable sights include: Neuse River estuary, Pamlico Sound, Outer Banks barrier islands (distant), Atlantic coastline.

When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Rhine-Meuse Delta and the Dutch coastline during descent into Brussels. The intricate network of waterways, polders, and the transition from sea to inland Belgium creates compelling geography. The Scheldt River valley is also visible on approach. Notable sights include: Rhine-Meuse Delta, North Sea coastline, Scheldt River valley, Belgian inland waterways and polders.

The flight from Craven Co Rgnl (EWN) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no significant landmarks visible for roughly 5-6 hours. Over the eastern Atlantic, the Azores archipelago may be visible if the flight passes within viewing distance (typically 100+ miles south of the standard great-circle route). Upon approaching Europe, the Irish coastline (Wicklow and Wexford counties) becomes visible on the left, followed by the Welsh coast and English Channel. The flight then crosses southern England or the Channel directly, with the Thames estuary and London visible on the left before heading southeast toward the Low Countries. The North Sea crossing offers views of the Dutch and Belgian coasts before final descent into Brussels.