Narita to Zaventem (NRT–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NH231
NH All Nippon
789
10:15 AM
JST T1
5:35 PM
CEST
14h 20m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH232
NH All Nippon
789
7:30 PM
CEST
4:10 PM+1
JST
13h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PEK Beijing 15h 1m HUIJNH CAHU Beijing (PEK) to Zaventem flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 3m 9CCACZ HOHU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Zaventem flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h KLSK 6EGAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 5m AYBAJL ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 17h 13m AYBA AYCXIB Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Zaventem flights
WAW Warsaw 17h 30m LO AILOSN Warsaw (WAW) to Zaventem flights
ZRH Zurich 17h 35m LX ACAICX Zurich (ZRH) to Zaventem flights
IST Istanbul 17h 45m MSNHTK 6EFIGF Istanbul (IST) to Zaventem flights
SZX Shenzhen 18h CANHZH HU Shenzhen (SZX) to Zaventem flights
VIE Vienna 18h 40m OS AINHOS Vienna (VIE) to Zaventem flights
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Narita to Zaventem
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,877 mi 14h 20m nonstop -7h behind

NRT–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways leads the route. The flight covers 5,877 miles in approximately 14h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NRT–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NH All Nippon Airways 3 789 14h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NH (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NRT to BRU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,338
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Zaventem is 7 hours behind Narita.
NRT: JST · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 11:00 AM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
5,877 mi / 9,458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

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.

NRT–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance5,877 mi / 9,458 km
Flight time14h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Brussels Airport take about 14h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 5,877 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NRT to BRU: All Nippon Airways.
This route has limited weekly 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 Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Amsterdam.
Zaventem is 7 hours behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from BRU to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NRT to BRU

Narita International Airport (NRT) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from All Nippon Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NRT to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to BRU is about 14 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,877 miles (9,458 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.