AVV
Melbourne
Australia
16,586 km
10,306 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
16,586 km
10,306 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AVV BRU
Airport Name Avalon Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code AVV BRU
ICAO Code YMAV EBBR
City Melbourne Brussels
Country Australia Belgium
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Brussels
Elevation 35 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 50.900000, 4.480000

Melbourne (AVV) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 16,586 kilometers (10,306 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Melbourne, it's 01:46 in Brussels. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avalon Airport (AVV) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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