Brussels to Recklinghausen flights
Recklinghausen lies 216 km (134 mi) north-east of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Brussels | Recklinghausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 122,438 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 11 km out | DTM, 31 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Recklinghausen
Crossing from Belgium into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brussels
Brussels is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 44 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 93 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 98 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 100 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 39 km).
Arriving in Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 47 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 67 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 73 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 83 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 31 km (19 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Recklinghausen from Brussels?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brussels.
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Recklinghausen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brussels to Recklinghausen flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dortmund Airport (DTM); Recklinghausen also has DUS, FMO, NRN, CGN, PAD.
What currency do I need in Recklinghausen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.