Seeing Atomium from a plane5 ★
Built for the 1958 World's Fair, a 335-ft model of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Look for nine shiny steel spheres in a cube shape near the Heysel exhibition grounds in north Brussels.
3 of our routes pass it. Belgium · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Liege: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Liege | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Liege | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Liege | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Atomium from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Atomium from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Atomium at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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