Flights Belfast → Newark
BFS → EWR
How long is the flight from Belfast to Newark?
The flight from Belfast (BFS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 6h 48m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Belfast to Newark using a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 2001, serves over 43 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in its region.
The Belfast (BFS) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Belfast the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Belfast (BFS) to Newark (EWR) heads west for about 5,099 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Belfast the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BFS-EWR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BFS-EWR
The flight from Belfast (BFS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 6h 48m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Belfast-Newark route is about 5,099 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
