Flights Brussels → Washington
BRU → IAD
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 13.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating BRU-IAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-IAD
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.
