Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Brussels. Left side wins both the departure and arrival phases with the most iconic views of the flight. Over the Atlantic mid-flight there is little to differentiate sides, but the bookend views of Manhattan on departure and Brussels on approach make left the clear overall choice.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/29 or uses runway 4R heading northeast, putting Manhattan directly off the left side during the initial climb and turn. You get a clear view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty before the aircraft heads out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brussels Airport (BRU) predominantly uses runways 25L/25R for westerly arrivals, meaning the approach comes from the east over the Flemish countryside. A left-side seat gives views over central Brussels, the Grand Place area, and the Atomium structure as the aircraft descends over the city before touching down. Notable sights include: Brussels city center, Atomium, Laken Royal Domain, Flemish agricultural patchwork.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours.

The flight tracks northeast from Newark, crossing Long Island Sound and then out over the North Atlantic on a great circle route. Mid-flight passes south of Newfoundland and over the open North Atlantic, with occasional glimpses of Greenland's southern ice sheet possible on the northern edge of the track. The route then crosses Ireland and the southern UK before descending over the English Channel and into Belgium. The Irish coastline, the Welsh hills, and the English Channel are the most visually notable features in the final two hours of cruise.