Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU) shipping route.
7,009 km by air, about 9 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Brussels (BRU)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 7,009 km (4,355 mi) |
| Straight line | 6,675 km |
| Flight time | 9 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU) shipping route by air
Air cargo from ORD to BRU flies about 7,009 km, north east from Chicago (ORD), United States to Brussels (BRU), Belgium. On a straight great circle the airports are 6,675 km apart.
Flight time is about 9 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ORD to BRU this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chicago to Brussels saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Belgium, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Brussels (BRU) is the 20th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Paris (6,998 km), Amsterdam (6,943 km) and London (6,661 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU)?
7,009 km along the flight path (6,675 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Brussels (BRU)?
About 9 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Brussels (BRU) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.