IAD → BRUWashington to Brussels

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Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Brussels (BRU): 12 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 91% of the last 11 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 11 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 6,247 km, an estimated 8 hours 31 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Brussels. Updated 9 September 2026 at 09:54 UTC.

IAD Washington busy · +15
BRU Brussels smooth · +0
6,247 km · ~8h 31m est.
dep bank 17:35–17:4012x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 12x weekly · nonstop
91% on time

of the last 11 operated IAD → BRU flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −18 min. 0 of 11 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−18 minacross the last 11 operated legs
Flight time~8h 31mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures12x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 11

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Brussels AirlinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Brussels AirlinesSN100% on time

Flights SN516 17:35 Mo We Fr Sa Su

United AirlinesUA83% on time

Flights UA950 17:40 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-08UA950dep +33 → arr−17
09-07SN516dep +8 → arr−49
09-07UA950dep +26 → arr−20
09-06SN516dep +6 → arr−50
09-06UA950dep +26 → arr−1
09-05SN516dep +27 → arr−18
09-05UA950dep +97 → arr+63
09-04SN516dep +38 → arr−12
09-04UA950dep +94 → arr−21
09-03SN516arrived−37
09-03UA950arrived+13

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
IADWashington +15 min busy 🌤 clear · S 7 kt Full IAD delay board →
BRUBrussels +0 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · W 15 kt Full BRU delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at IAD and BRU: 37% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +6 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Brussels route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to BRU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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IAD to BRU questions

Is IAD–BRU running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 90/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on IAD–BRU?

Operators schedule evening departures around 17:35 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BRU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from IAD to BRU?

Great-circle distance is 6,247 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 471–565 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does IAD–BRU fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 12 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.