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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NH231
NH All Nippon
789
10:10 AM
JST T1
4:30 PM
CET
14h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH232
NH All Nippon
789
6:35 PM
CET
4:10 PM+1
JST
13h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Narita to Zaventem
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,877 mi 14h 20m nonstop -8h behind 26 1-stop hubs

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, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
26
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,863
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
-8h
Zaventem is 8 hours behind Narita.
NRT: JST · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 10:00 AM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
5,877 mi / 9,458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 20m.
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-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 14h 20m. The route covers 5,877 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: All Nippon Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NRT to BRU. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, CVG, SZX, BOS, YUL, LAX, PEK, BKK, EWR, HEL, HKG, ORD, PVG, WAW, CAI, DXB, DOH, DFW, AMS, FRA, AUH, IST, ZRH, TLV, MAD and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaventem is 8 hours behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from BRU to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ranges from 14 hours 20 minutes. 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

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.