Flights Brussels → Douala
BRU → DLA
How long is the flight from Brussels to Douala?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Douala (DLA) takes about 6h 58m. 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 connects Brussels to Douala, operating with Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Douala opened in 1977 and currently handles approximately 805,557 passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Douala (DLA) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Douala the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Douala: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Douala (DLA) heads south for about 5,237 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Douala it is 2.0 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% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating BRU-DLA
Frequently asked questions about BRU-DLA
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Douala (DLA) takes about 6h 58m. 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 5 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Douala, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Brussels-Douala route is about 5,237 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
