CRL
Brussels
Belgium
6,402 km
3,978 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,402 km
3,978 mi / 3,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CRL DTW
Airport Name Brussels South Charleroi Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CRL DTW
ICAO Code EBCI KDTW
City Brussels Detroit
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 614 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 50.460000, 4.450000 42.210000, -83.350000

Brussels (CRL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) in Brussels, Belgium to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,402 kilometers (3,978 miles / 3,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 00:25 in Brussels, it's 18:25 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 (DTW) to Brussels (CRL) 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 South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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