BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,345 km
3,942 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,345 km
3,942 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU DET
Airport Name Brussels Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code BRU DET
ICAO Code EBBR KDET
City Brussels Detroit
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Detroit
Elevation 184 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 42.410000, -83.010000

Brussels (BRU) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 6,345 kilometers (3,942 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 08:31 in Brussels, it's 02:31 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DET) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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