# Distance from Brussels (BRU) to Leeuwarden (LWR)

> 273 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 273 km / 170 mi / 148 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 199° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Belgium) → Netherlands
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 15:44 in Brussels, it's 15:44 in Leeuwarden)
- **Elevation difference**: 181 ft (LWR is lower than BRU)

## Airports

### [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brussels, Belgium
- ICAO: EBBR
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates: 50.900000, 4.480000
- Elevation: 184 ft

### [Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lwr-leeuwarden-leeuwarden-air-base/1ef266de-c6e0-661a-b2c5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHLW
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 53.230000, 5.760000
- Elevation: 3 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lwr-leeuwarden-leeuwarden-air-base/1ef266de-c6e0-661a-b2c5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)