BRU to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,886 km (3,657 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to New York?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,886 km (3,657 mi, 3,178 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly west of BRU.
How is the BRU to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-JFK in IATA codes and EBBR-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| BRU | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | KJFK |
| Country | Belgium | United States |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #9 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 162 ft (49 m) lower than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to JFK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL, LH, 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 New York?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 5,886 km (3,657 mi, 3,178 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and JFK takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from BRU?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly west of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to JFK?
3 airlines appear on the BRU-JFK route in the open dataset, including Air France, Delta Air Lines, Brussels Airlines.
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