Flights Brussels → New York
BRU → JFK
How long is the flight from Brussels to New York?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 47m. 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 Brussels to New York, utilizing an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The destination airport in New York opened in 1948 and currently handles over sixty-two million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → New York (JFK) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to New York (JFK) heads west for about 5,886 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-JFK
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-JFK
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 47m. 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 6 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
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The Brussels-New York route is about 5,886 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.
