BHM
Birmingham
United States
7,262 km
4,512 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
7,262 km
4,512 mi / 3,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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BHM BRU
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code BHM BRU
ICAO Code KBHM EBBR
City Birmingham Brussels
Country United States Belgium
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Brussels
Elevation 650 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 50.900000, 4.480000

Birmingham (BHM) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 7,262 kilometers (4,512 miles / 3,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Birmingham, it's 23:01 in Brussels. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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