Seattle to Zaventem (BFI–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
CPH Copenhagen 13h 56m QS A3ACCX Copenhagen (CPH) to Zaventem flights
KEF Reykjavík ~10h 41m LO EKFITP Reykjavík (KEF) to Zaventem flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) ~10h 57m TK A3ACCX Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Zaventem flights
SEA Seattle ~11h 45m UA SN Seattle (SEA) to Zaventem flights
DUB Dublin ~12h 17m B6EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago ~14h 18m ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
NUE Nuremberg ~14h 22m Nuremberg (NUE) to Zaventem flights
LAX Los Angeles ~14h 47m EJAUA SQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BFI and BRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Zaventem from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric BFI→BRU SEA→BRU
Distance from BFI 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Zaventem is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Belgium and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

BFI–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Zaventem route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to BRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup.
Zaventem is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from BRU to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).