Ostend → Zaventem · about 35m in the air · ~€20–60
Flight to New York City
Zaventem → New York City · about 7h 35m in the air · ~€200–700
Where the time goes
About the trip from Gent to New York City
Gent (Belgium) and New York City (United States) are 5,839 km (3,628 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Zaventem: about 12h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€223–770 per person. The fastest route, by train, bus and flight via Brussels and Zaventem, takes about 11h 10m (~€204–711). The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
Train from Gent to Ostend: about 40m, 58 km, ~€3–10
Flight from Ostend to Zaventem: about 35m in the air, 114 km, ~€20–60
Flight from Zaventem to New York City: about 7h 35m in the air, 5,895 km, ~€200–700
Every route we know
Flight, via Zaventem: about 12h 50m, 1 change, ~€223–770
Train + Bus + Flight, via Brussels and Zaventem: about 11h 10m, 2 changes, ~€204–711
Bus + Flight, via Amsterdam: about 13h 20m, 1 change, ~€204–715
Train + Flight, via Brussels and London: about 12h 5m, 2 changes, ~€243–909
Bus + Train + Flight, via Lille and Paris: about 12h 15m, 2 changes, ~€211–738
Questions
How long does it take to get from Gent to New York City?
About 12h 50m door to door by flight, via Zaventem, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 11h 10m.
How much does it cost to travel from Gent to New York City?
~€223–770 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Gent to New York City without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.