BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,774 km
4,209 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
6,774 km
4,209 mi / 3,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU LEX
Airport Name Brussels Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code BRU LEX
ICAO Code EBBR KLEX
City Brussels Lexington
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 38.040000, -84.610000

Brussels (BRU) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 6,774 kilometers (4,209 miles / 3,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 16:45 in Brussels, it's 10:45 in Lexington. 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 Lexington (LEX) 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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