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BSR to BRU: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
2,609 mi
4,199 km · 2,268 nm
5h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,609 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 35m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- BRU — Brussels Airport · Brussels, Belgium
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
Near BRU
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)20 mi away
- OBL · Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield28 mi away
- CRL · Brussels South Charleroi Airport31 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from BRU?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Brussels (BRU) is 2,609 miles (4,199 km, 2,268 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BSR to BRU?
Nonstop service on BSR–BRU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Basrah and Brussels?
Brussels is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to BRU?
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Why are some BSR to BRU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BSR–BRU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.