Zaventem to Columbus (BRU–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and CMH. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi) · Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 30 mi) · Liège Airport (LGG, 46 mi)
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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 7 hubs
EWR Newark 10h 35m ACLXOS → EJMUA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 11h 8m ACLXOS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 11h 16m SN → AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
YUL Montréal 11h 37m ACLHOS → AC Montréal (YUL) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 9m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 12h 54m ACLXOS → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 16h 7m ACOUSN → ACTPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
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Zaventem to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
EWR ~10h 35m ORD ~11h 8m JFK ~11h 16m YUL ~11h 37m ATL ~12h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
776
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → CMH
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
CMH → BRU
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Columbus is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Columbus.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD $21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. An e-passport with a machine-readable chip is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Columbus route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to CMH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Chicago O'Hare and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbus is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Newark Liberty, Chicago O'Hare and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.