Flights Brussels → Washington
BRU → IAD
How long is the flight from Brussels to Washington?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 14m. 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 Washington, operating with a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The destination airport sees over twenty-one million passengers annually, indicating high traffic and demand for such routes.
The Brussels (BRU) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Washington (IAD) heads west for about 6,247 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Washington 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% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-IAD
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Frequently asked questions about BRU-IAD
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 14m. 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 3 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
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The Brussels-Washington route is about 6,247 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.
