Zaventem to Los Angeles (BRU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 5,626 miles in approximately 11h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→LAX | LGG→LAX | AMS→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 46 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 11h 12m | 10h 55m | 11h |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
BRU–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to LAX
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to LAX ranges from 11 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,626 miles (9,053 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).