Zaventem to Douala (BRU–DLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,255 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AZ5584
AZ ITA
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4542
LX Swiss
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN383
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN379
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4540
LX Swiss
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN369
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4538
LX Swiss
333
12:00 PM
CEST
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6318
AC Air Canada
333
12:00 PM
CEST
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5560
AZ ITA
333
12:00 PM
CEST
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ALG Algiers 9h 13m AHTB AH Algiers (ALG) to Douala flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 48m ETSNWB AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Douala flights
IST Istanbul 12h 50m 6EFIGF TK Istanbul (IST) to Douala flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 10m ET ETMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Douala flights
CAI Cairo 22h 55m MSSNTP MS Cairo (CAI) to Douala flights
KGL Kigali 25h 20m LHLXOS WB Kigali (KGL) to Douala flights
CMN Casablanca ~10h 8m 3OATTB AT Casablanca (CMN) to Douala flights
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Zaventem to Douala
4 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 3,255 mi 7h 5m nonstop -1h behind

BRU–DLA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss, Brussels Airlines and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,255 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–DLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 7 333 7h-7h05 Star Alliance
SN Brussels Airlines 7 333 7h05 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 6 333 7h-7h05 SkyTeam
AC Air Canada 3 333 7h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC, AZ, LX, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + LX + SN (17 flights/wk, 74%)
SkyTeam: AZ (6 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to DLA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to DLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Douala is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · DLA: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Douala.
Distance & Flight Time
3,255 mi / 5,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Cameroon. All applications go through the official portal at evisacam.cm. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Processing is fully online, and a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival.

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.

BRU–DLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Douala route.
Route details
Distance3,255 mi / 5,237 km
Flight time7h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights23 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: DLA
IATA / ICAODLA / FKKD
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to DLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Douala International Airport take about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,255 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from BRU to DLA: Swiss, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Houari Boumediene, Charles de Gaulle and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DLA 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.
Douala is 1 hour behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from DLA to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to DLA

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Douala International Airport (DLA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and Air Canada. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BRU to DLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to DLA is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,255 miles (5,237 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Houari Boumediene, Charles de Gaulle and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.