Seeing Brussels from a plane
Home of the EU and NATO headquarters. Look for the Atomium, a 335-ft steel model of an iron crystal, on the north side, and the pentagon-shaped ring road around the old center.
5 of our routes pass it. Belgium · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to Geneva: sit on the right, 14 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Barcelona | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 14 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Geneva | Right | 14 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Paris | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 16 min after takeoff |
| Nice to Amsterdam | Right | 71 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Amsterdam | Left | 41 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Brussels from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Brussels from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Brussels 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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