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PWK to BRU: distance & flight time
Chicago-Wheeling (Chicago Executive Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
4,141 mi
6,665 km · 3,599 nm
8h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,141 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
- PWK — Chicago Executive Airport · Chicago-Wheeling, 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 PWK
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport9 mi away
- UGN · Waukegan National Airport21 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport23 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs 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 PWK from BRU?
The flight distance from Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) to Brussels (BRU) is 4,141 miles (6,665 km, 3,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PWK 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.
Are there nonstop flights from PWK to BRU?
Nonstop service on PWK–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 8h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chicago-Wheeling and Brussels?
Brussels is 7 hours ahead of Chicago-Wheeling.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PWK to BRU?
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Why are some PWK to BRU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PWK–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.