Zaventem to Dublin
1h 24m The flight from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) covers 784 km (487 miles) and takes approximately 1h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 295°, passing near 52.3° N, 0.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 26m | 1h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 00m | 1h 26m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 52m | 1h 17m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 55m | 1h 21m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BRU | DUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Dublin Airport |
| City | Zaventem | Dublin |
| Country | Belgium | Ireland |
| ICAO | EBBR | EIDW |
| Coordinates | 50.9014, 4.4844 | 53.4287, -6.2621 |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 242 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Zaventem to Dublin?
A non-stop flight from Zaventem (BRU) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 1h 24m. The great-circle distance is 784 km (487 miles, 423 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 295°.
How far is Zaventem from Dublin?
784 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 487 miles or 423 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BRU and DUB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 784 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Zaventem
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.