BRU to LFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) is 4,983 km (3,097 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LFW to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Lomé?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) is 4,983 km (3,097 mi, 2,691 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 LFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LFW is roughly south of BRU.
How is the BRU to LFW route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-LFW in IATA codes and EBBR-DXXX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Lomé–Tokoin International Airport is LFW (DXXX).
| BRU | LFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Lomé–Tokoin International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | DXXX |
| Country | Belgium | Togo |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 72 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #577 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; DXXX starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LFW sits 103 ft (31 m) lower than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to LFW
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 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Lomé?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) are 4,983 km (3,097 mi, 2,691 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to LFW?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and LFW takes about 6h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LFW from BRU?
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) lies roughly south of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to LFW?
1 airline appear on the BRU-LFW route in the open dataset, including Brussels Airlines.
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