BRU to DLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Douala International Airport (DLA) is 5,237 km (3,254 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 5m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (DLA to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Douala?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Douala International Airport (DLA) is 5,237 km (3,254 mi, 2,828 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BRU to DLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DLA is roughly south of BRU.
How is the BRU to DLA route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-DLA in IATA codes and EBBR-FKKD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Douala International Airport is DLA (FKKD).
| BRU | DLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Douala International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | FKKD |
| Country | Belgium | Cameroon |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #315 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; FKKD starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DLA sits 142 ft (43 m) lower than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to DLA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, LH, LX, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zaventem from Douala?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Douala International Airport (DLA) are 5,237 km (3,254 mi, 2,828 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to DLA?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and DLA takes about 7h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DLA from BRU?
Douala International Airport (DLA) lies roughly south of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to DLA?
1 airline appear on the BRU-DLA route in the open dataset, including Brussels Airlines.
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