BRU to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 483 km (300 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 483 km (300 mi, 261 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly southeast of BRU.
How is the BRU to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-ZRH in IATA codes and EBBR-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| BRU | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | LSZH |
| Country | Belgium | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #48 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,242 ft (379 m) higher than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to ZRH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Zurich?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 483 km (300 mi, 261 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and ZRH takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from BRU?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly southeast of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to ZRH?
1 airline appear on the BRU-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines.
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