The left side offers the only real scenery on this transatlantic route: the Manhattan skyline at departure and glimpses of Brussels and the Belgian landscape on arrival, while the right side faces mostly featureless suburbs and farmland during these same phases.
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Flight Path
Newark to Brussels is 3,671 miles (5,908 km), a flight of about 7 hours 20 minutes.
Coast of Nova Scotia, the open North Atlantic, and the southern coast of Ireland near Cork before the descent into continental Europe
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR on a northeast/north climb, the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay fall on the left side of the aircraft, giving a brief but striking urban view before the route turns out over New England.
Landing at BRU
LEFTOn approach into Brussels from the north or west, the compact city center with its canals and dense low-rise rooftops is often visible on the left side before the final turn onto the runway, contrasting with the flat Flemish farmland dominating the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Brussels Natl (BRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Brussels. The left side offers the only real scenery on this transatlantic route: the Manhattan skyline at departure and glimpses of Brussels and the Belgian landscape on arrival, while the right side faces mostly featureless suburbs and farmland during these same phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing EWR on a northeast/north climb, the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay fall on the left side of the aircraft, giving a brief but striking urban view before the route turns out over New England. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River mouth, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Brussels Natl in Brussels?
When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Brussels from the north or west, the compact city center with its canals and dense low-rise rooftops is often visible on the left side before the final turn onto the runway, contrasting with the flat Flemish farmland dominating the right. Notable sights include: Brussels city center, Senne river valley, patchwork Flemish farmland, Zaventem forest edge.
How long is the flight from Newark to Brussels?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes about 7 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,671 miles (5,908 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Brussels flight path pass over?
Coast of Nova Scotia, the open North Atlantic, and the southern coast of Ireland near Cork before the descent into continental Europe