Seeing Port of Antwerp from a plane3 ★

Europe's second-largest port, about 50 miles up the Scheldt from the North Sea, with one of the world's biggest petrochemical clusters. Look for docks and locks stretching north of the city toward the Dutch border.

2 of our routes pass it. Belgium · rated 3 of 10

The easy pick

Miami to Brussels: sit on the left, on the way down.

Which side, by route

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 Port of Antwerp from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Port of Antwerp 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 Port of Antwerp 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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