BFR
Bedford
United States
6,827 km
4,242 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
6,827 km
4,242 mi / 3,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BFR BRU
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code BFR BRU
ICAO Code KBFR EBBR
City Bedford Brussels
Country United States Belgium
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Europe/Brussels
Elevation 727 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 50.900000, 4.480000

Bedford (BFR) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 6,827 kilometers (4,242 miles / 3,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Bedford, it's 19:22 in Brussels. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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