Brussels (BRU) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,526
miles
8,893
kilometers
4,802
nautical miles

🕐 11h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (320°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,526 8,842
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,526 8,842
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,526 8,289
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,526 8,289
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,526 11,052
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,526 8,289
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?

This international flight from Belgium to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BRU to SFO route connects Brussels, Belgium with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,526 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 NW bearing of 320° from Brussels. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BRU

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport (BRU) serves Brussels, Belgium.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Brussels Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,526 miles (8,893 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BRU to SFO typically take around 11h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,526 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.