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

DLA Airport Page →
3,255 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 4mos ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AZ5560
AZ ITA
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4542
LX Swiss
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4538
LX Swiss
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN383
SN Brussels Airlines
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5584
AZ ITA
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6318
AC Air Canada
333
11:50 AM
CEST
5:55 PM
WAT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN379
SN Brussels Airlines
333
12:29 PM
CEST
6:14 PM
WAT
6h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN369
SN Brussels Airlines
333
1:03 PM
CEST
6:53 PM
WAT
6h 50m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ALG Algiers 8h 45m AH AHTB Algiers (ALG) to Zaventem flights
NSI Yaoundé 8h 50m ACAZLX ACAZLX Yaoundé (NSI) to Zaventem flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 40m AFKL SNWB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zaventem flights
CMN Casablanca 10h 3m ATQR 3OATTB Casablanca (CMN) to Zaventem flights
IST Istanbul 11h 20m TK 6EFIGF Istanbul (IST) to Zaventem flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 35m ETMS ETTP Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zaventem flights
NBO Nairobi 19h 55m KL AZLHLX Nairobi (NBO) to Zaventem flights
CAI Cairo 22h 25m MS MSSNTP Cairo (CAI) to Zaventem flights
OUA Ouagadougou ~9h 5m ET LXSN Ouagadougou (OUA) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Douala to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,255 mi 6h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
469
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 4
Weekly flights 20
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
+1h
Zaventem is 1 hour ahead of Douala.
DLA: WAT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Douala, it's 7:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
3,255 mi / 5,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m gate to gate.
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 difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 6h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 3,255 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DLA to BRU: Brussels Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Houari Boumediene, Yaoundé Nsimalen and Charles de Gaulle.
Zaventem is 1 hour ahead of Douala.
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.

DLA to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLA to BRU is about 6 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,255 miles (5,237 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Houari Boumediene, Yaoundé Nsimalen and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yaoundé (NSI).