Flights New York → Brussels
JFK → BRU
How long is the flight from New York to Brussels?
The flight from New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU) 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 New York, where the airport opened in 1948, to Brussels. The destination airport serves over 18,930,698 passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in Europe.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The New York (JFK) → Brussels (BRU) 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 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU) heads north-east for about 5,886 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 47m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 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 JFK-BRU
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-BRU
The flight from New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU) 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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Brussels, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
