Brussels to Sheffield flights
Sheffield lies 487 km (302 mi) north-west of Brussels, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 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.
| Brussels | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 11 km out | MAN, 54 km out |
Clocks in Sheffield are 1 h behind Brussels right now, so a 1 h 22 min journey lands only 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sheffield
Crossing from Belgium into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Sheffield
Sheffield is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 55 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 62 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 92 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Brussels?
487 km (302 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brussels.
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Sheffield by air?
About 1 h 22 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 Sheffield?
Sheffield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Brussels).
Which airports are used for Brussels to Sheffield flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Sheffield also has LBA, EMA, LPL, HUY.
What currency do I need in Sheffield?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
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.