How far is Northolt from Brussels?

About 188 nautical miles (217 miles, 349 km) between RAF Northolt (London VIP Airport) and Brussels.

Flight time

Northolt to Brussels

A midsize private jet takes about 45 min to fly from RAF Northolt (London VIP Airport) (EGWU) to Brussels (EBBR). It is 188 nautical miles, which is 217 miles or 349 km. A turboprop is nearer 1 hr, and a large jet can do it in about 45 min.

Aircraft	Typical cruise	Flight time
TurbopropKing Air 350, Pilatus PC-12	270 kt	1 hr
Light jetCitation CJ3, Phenom 300	400 kt	50 min
Midsize jetCitation Latitude, Challenger 350	430 kt	45 min
Large jetGlobal 6000, Gulfstream G650	470 kt	45 min

These are still-air estimates with a little added for climb, descent and routing, rounded to five minutes. The real figure moves with the wind, air traffic control and the aircraft. Check that your aircraft can fly the sector non-stop.

What changes the time

Wind is the big one. Flying west is usually slower than flying east, and a strong headwind can add a quarter of an hour or more on a longer trip. The route air traffic control gives you, the runway in use and how busy the airspace is will move it a little too. Clocks in Brussels are an hour ahead of the UK, so allow for that when you plan arrival times.

The return takes about the same, give or take the wind.

Either end

You would leave from RAF Northolt (London VIP Airport), where it is worth checking the opening hours, handling and whether you need permission first. At Brussels the same goes: hours, slots and permissions are all on its page.