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CGX to BRU: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
4,142 mi
6,666 km · 3,600 nm
8h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,142 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- 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 CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 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 CGX from BRU?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Brussels (BRU) is 4,142 miles (6,666 km, 3,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Brussels?
Brussels is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to BRU?
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