Washington to Brussels

Flight distance, time and route map · IAD → BRU

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 54°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,247 km3,882 miles · 3,373 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 20 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 49° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Brussels to Washington

Questions

How far is Washington from Brussels by plane?

The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport and Brussels Airport is 6,247 km (3,882 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Washington to Brussels?

About 8 h 20 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Washington heading north-east (49°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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