BRU to EWR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,908 km (3,671 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (EWR to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Newark?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,908 km (3,671 mi, 3,190 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 EWR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EWR is roughly west of BRU.
How is the BRU to EWR route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-EWR in IATA codes and EBBR-KEWR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR).
| BRU | EWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | KEWR |
| Country | Belgium | United States |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 18 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #45 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KEWR starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EWR sits 157 ft (48 m) lower than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to EWR
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH, SN.
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 Newark?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are 5,908 km (3,671 mi, 3,190 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to EWR?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and EWR takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EWR from BRU?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) lies roughly west of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to EWR?
3 airlines appear on the BRU-EWR route in the open dataset, including Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, United Airlines.
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