Birmingham to Schaerbeek flights
Schaerbeek lies 468 km (291 mi) east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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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| Birmingham | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Population | 1.2 million | 132,761 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | BRU, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 1030 |
Clocks in Schaerbeek are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Schaerbeek
Crossing from United Kingdom into Belgium: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Schaerbeek
Schaerbeek is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 8 km (5 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, 46 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 95 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 96 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 98 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 36 km (22 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Schaerbeek from Birmingham?
468 km (291 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Schaerbeek by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Schaerbeek?
Schaerbeek is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Brussels against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Schaerbeek flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU); Schaerbeek also has CRL, EIN, LIL, MST, ANR.
What currency do I need in Schaerbeek?
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.