BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,675 km
4,148 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,675 km
4,148 mi / 3,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU ORD
Airport Name Brussels Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BRU ORD
ICAO Code EBBR KORD
City Brussels Chicago
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Chicago
Elevation 184 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 41.980000, -87.910000

Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,675 kilometers (4,148 miles / 3,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 17:03 in Brussels, it's 10:03 in Chicago. 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.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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