BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,460 km
4,014 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
6,460 km
4,014 mi / 3,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
308°
northwest

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BRU LYU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code BRU LYU
ICAO Code EBBR KELO
City Brussels Ely
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Chicago
Elevation 184 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 47.820000, -91.830000

Brussels (BRU) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 6,460 kilometers (4,014 miles / 3,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Brussels, it's 20:02 in Ely. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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