Zaventem to New York
7h 44m The flight from Brussels Airport (BRU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 5,886 km (3,657 miles) and takes approximately 7h 44m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 291°, passing near 52.9° N, 38.9° 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 | 10h 42m | 11h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 7h 33m | 7h 58m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 6h 32m | 6h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 55m | 7h 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 | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Zaventem | New York |
| Country | Belgium | United States |
| ICAO | EBBR | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 50.9014, 4.4844 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Zaventem to New York?
A non-stop flight from Zaventem (BRU) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 44m. The great-circle distance is 5,886 km (3,657 miles, 3,178 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 291°.
How far is Zaventem from New York?
5,886 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,657 miles or 3,178 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 JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,886 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.
What should I expect on a 7h 44m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
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.