Zaventem to Richmond (BRU–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and RIC. 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 5 hubs
JFK New York 11h 19m SN → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 11h 40m ACLXOS → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 11h 48m ACLXOS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 13m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 13h 6m ACLXOS → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zaventem to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps BRU Routes RIC Routes BRU Live Flights RIC Live Flights RIC Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
JFK ~11h 19m EWR ~11h 40m ORD ~11h 48m ATL ~12h 13m IAD ~13h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
602
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 → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
RIC → BRU
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric BRU→RIC AMS→RIC
Distance from BRU – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Amsterdam (AMS) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Richmond.
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–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Richmond 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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Richmond is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).