BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,463 km
4,016 miles
GRR
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
6,463 km
4,016 mi / 3,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
300°
west northwest

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BRU GRR
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gerald R Ford International Airport
IATA Code BRU GRR
ICAO Code EBBR KGRR
City Brussels Grand Rapids
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 42.880000, -85.520000

Brussels (BRU) to Grand Rapids (GRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, United States is 6,463 kilometers (4,016 miles / 3,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 02:37 in Brussels, it's 20:37 in Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids (GRR) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Gerald R Ford International Airport (GRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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