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

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AZ5560
AZ ITA
333
12:00 PM
CET
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
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SN383
SN Brussels
333
12:00 PM
CET
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
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SN369
SN Brussels
333
12:00 PM
CET
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
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SN379
SN Brussels
333
12:00 PM
CET
7:00 PM
WAT
7h
M T W T F S S
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Douala to Zaventem
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,255 mi 6h 45m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

DLA–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,255 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLA–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLA to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
386
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.

Other ways to reach Zaventem from Douala

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric DLA→BRU NSI→BRU
Distance from DLA 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 10
Flight time 6h 45m 6h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DLA with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zaventem is 0 hours the same as Douala.
DLA: WAT · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Douala, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
3,255 mi / 5,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

DLA–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Douala to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance3,255 mi / 5,237 km
Flight time6h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 10 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: DLA
IATA / ICAODLA / FKKD
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLA to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Douala International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 6h 45m. The route covers 3,255 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Brussels Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DLA to BRU. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NSI, OUA, CDG, ALG, ADD, LFW, IST, NBO, CAI and CMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRU to DLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NSI. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DLA to BRU

Douala International Airport (DLA) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DLA to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLA to BRU ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,255 miles (5,237 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yaoundé (NSI).