Flights Brussels → Philadelphia
BRU → PHL
How long is the flight from Brussels to Philadelphia?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 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 and Philadelphia, operating with a Boeing 767-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Philadelphia sees over 28 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Brussels (BRU) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads west for about 6,036 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating BRU-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-PHL
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Brussels-Philadelphia route is about 6,036 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.
