Zaventem to Seattle (BRU–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,945 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
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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 10 hubs
LHR London 12h 1m B6BACX ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 20m SN AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 28m A3CXEY SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Seattle flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 34m 6EAMGA DLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 50m A3ACAI 3SDEEY Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 55m EKFITP ASFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Seattle flights
MUC Munich 13h 14m A3LHNH LH Munich (MUC) to Seattle flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 13h 40m AYCX AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Seattle flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 8m EYFRIB AFDL Barcelona (BCN) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 14h 26m ACLXOS AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zaventem to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,945 mi 9h 43m nonstop -9h behind

BRU–SEA had nonstop service from Lynx Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,945 miles in 9h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BRU–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Lynx Air 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,621
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 → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → BRU
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric BRU→SEA LGG→SEA AMS→SEA
Distance from BRU 46 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 9h 43m 9h 34m 9h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Seattle is 9 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 9:00 AM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
4,945 mi / 7,958 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 43m gate to gate.
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.

Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

BRU–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance4,945 mi / 7,958 km
Flight time9h 43m
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 9h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 4,945 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BRU to SEA: Lynx Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 9h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Seattle is 9 hours behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from SEA to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG and 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.

Flights from BRU to SEA

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had nonstop service from Lynx Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BRU to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to SEA is about 9 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,945 miles (7,958 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).