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KEF → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Icelandic capital upon departure and better opportunities to spot the Faroe and Shetland islands during the transit over the North Atlantic.
Reykjavik Cityscape
Aerial views of the colorful capital city and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church shortly after takeoff from KEF.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Dramatic volcanic craters and fresh lava fields from recent eruptions visible as the plane climbs.
Faroe Islands
The steep, rugged cliffs and emerald green plateaus of this remote archipelago are often visible to the north.
Shetland Islands
The northernmost point of the UK, featuring jagged coastlines and deep blue sea inlets.
Norfolk Coastline
The sandy beaches and salt marshes of the eastern English coast as the flight begins its final approach phase.
Port of Antwerp
One of the world's largest ports with intricate docklands and giant container ships visible during descent into Brussels.
Sit on the left (Seat A) for the best morning light, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. This side is also preferred for seeing the city lights of Reykjavik during winter night flights. During the descent into Brussels, this side often provides a great view of the Scheldt river and the city of Antwerp.
Blue Lagoon
The milky-blue geothermal waters of Iceland's most famous spa are clearly visible just minutes after departure.
Eyjafjallajökull
In the distance, the famous glacier-capped volcano can often be seen against the southern Icelandic horizon.
North Sea Oil Rigs
Clusters of industrial platforms and support vessels scattered across the vast North Sea oil fields.
Belgian Coast
The long, sandy stretches of Ostend and Zeebrugge as the aircraft crosses from the North Sea into Belgian airspace.
Ghent
The medieval towers and historic center of Ghent are frequently visible during the standard approach into BRU.
The right side (Seat F) is excellent for spotting the Blue Lagoon shortly after takeoff. However, be aware that for most of the flight, you will be facing south towards the sun, which can cause significant glare and make photography difficult. It is a good choice for sunset flights to catch the colors over the English Channel.
Distance: 2,148 km (1,335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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