BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,866 km
4,266 miles
CAE
Columbia
United States
Distance
6,866 km
4,266 mi / 3,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU CAE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Columbia Metro Airport
IATA Code BRU CAE
ICAO Code EBBR KCAE
City Brussels Columbia
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 33.940000, -81.120000

Brussels (BRU) to Columbia (CAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) in Columbia, United States is 6,866 kilometers (4,266 miles / 3,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Brussels, it's 09:42 in Columbia. With a 6-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 Columbia (CAE) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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