Zaventem to Richmond (BRU–RIC) — 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 7 hubs
EWR Newark 11h 14m ACLXOS ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 11h 30m SNUC CIDLKE New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 12h 35m ACLXOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 52m AFDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 13h 7m ACLXOS ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles ~18h 23m MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
PHX Phoenix ~25h 44m MX Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond flights
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
589
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → RIC
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
RIC → BRU
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →

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.

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–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
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare.
Richmond 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, John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.