BRU to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 6,036 km (3,750 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 6,036 km (3,750 mi, 3,259 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly west of BRU.
How is the BRU to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-PHL in IATA codes and EBBR-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| BRU | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | KPHL |
| Country | Belgium | United States |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #33 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KPHL starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHL sits 139 ft (42 m) lower than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to PHL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Philadelphia?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 6,036 km (3,750 mi, 3,259 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and PHL takes about 8h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from BRU?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly west of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the BRU-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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