Brussels (BRU) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,657
miles
5,886
kilometers
3,178
nautical miles

🕐 7h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 W (291°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,657 5,851
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,657 5,851
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,657 5,486
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,657 5,486
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,657 7,314
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,657 5,486
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Brussels to New York would take approximately 8 days compared to just 7h 28m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BRU to JFK route connects Brussels, Belgium with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,657 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Belgium to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 291° from Brussels. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BRU

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport (BRU) serves Brussels, Belgium.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Brussels Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 3,657 miles (5,886 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BRU to JFK typically take around 7h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,657 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.