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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 11h 20m ASAYBA ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zaventem flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 25m AFDLKL SNWB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zaventem flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 3m DLSV 6EGAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Zaventem flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 10m ASFI EKFITP Reykjavík (KEF) to Zaventem flights
DUB Dublin 12h 15m EI B6EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Zaventem flights
MUC Munich 12h 25m LH ACLHNH Munich (MUC) to Zaventem flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 35m SK A3ACCX Copenhagen (CPH) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 13h 7m AAAFAS ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
JFK New York 13h 10m AFAMAS KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 13h 25m ASAVCM ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
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Seattle to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,945 mi 8h 45m nonstop +9h ahead

SEA–BRU had nonstop service from Brussels Airlines, 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 8h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 0 63% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,649
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
SEA → BRU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
BRU → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
4,945 mi / 7,958 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Belgium and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

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.

SEA–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance4,945 mi / 7,958 km
Flight time8h 45m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Brussels Airport take about 8h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 4,945 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to BRU: Brussels Airlines. 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 8h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam.
Zaventem is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from BRU to SEA 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.
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 SEA to BRU

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Brussels Airport (BRU) had nonstop service from Brussels Airlines, 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.

SEA to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to BRU is about 8 hours 45 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 Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.