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IOS to BRU: distance & flight time
Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
5,244 mi
8,439 km · 4,557 nm
10h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,244 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
- 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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 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 IOS from BRU?
The flight distance from Ilheus (IOS) to Brussels (BRU) is 5,244 miles (8,439 km, 4,557 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IOS to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 45m 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 IOS to BRU?
Nonstop service on IOS–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 10h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ilheus and Brussels?
Brussels is 5 hours ahead of Ilheus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IOS to BRU?
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Why are some IOS to BRU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IOS–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.