While landing views on the right are strong, the takeoff experience on the left—featuring the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin—provides more visually distinctive scenery. The westbound transatlantic route offers limited dramatic features over the Atlantic itself, making the departure experience the highlight.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Brussels is 5,626 miles (9,053 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Greenland's east coast and glacial fjords (if routed via Greenland), North Atlantic open ocean, Irish coastline and Celtic Sea, Welsh mountains and Bristol Channel, English Channel, and the Low Countries' river systems approaching Belgium
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin sprawl during the initial climb-out heading northeast. Right seats face the Pacific Ocean but offer less dramatic terrain variation.
Landing at BRU
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views of the Rhine River valley, Meuse River, and the Belgian countryside during descent into Brussels. The approach typically comes from the southwest, making right-side seats ideal for viewing the river systems and agricultural landscape.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Brussels Natl (BRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Brussels. While landing views on the right are strong, the takeoff experience on the left—featuring the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin—provides more visually distinctive scenery. The westbound transatlantic route offers limited dramatic features over the Atlantic itself, making the departure experience the highlight.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin sprawl during the initial climb-out heading northeast. Right seats face the Pacific Ocean but offer less dramatic terrain variation. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles urban grid, Long Beach port facilities, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Brussels Natl in Brussels?
When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of the Rhine River valley, Meuse River, and the Belgian countryside during descent into Brussels. The approach typically comes from the southwest, making right-side seats ideal for viewing the river systems and agricultural landscape. Notable sights include: Rhine-Meuse river delta, Belgian agricultural plains, Ardennes plateau (distant), Brussels urban area.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Brussels?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,626 miles (9,053 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Brussels flight path pass over?
Greenland's east coast and glacial fjords (if routed via Greenland), North Atlantic open ocean, Irish coastline and Celtic Sea, Welsh mountains and Bristol Channel, English Channel, and the Low Countries' river systems approaching Belgium