BRU
Brussels
Belgium
12,842 km
7,980 miles
BXB
Babo-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,842 km
7,980 mi / 6,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BRU BXB
Airport Name Brussels Airport Babo Airport
IATA Code BRU BXB
ICAO Code EBBR WASO
City Brussels Babo-Papua Island
Country Belgium Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 184 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -2.530000, 133.440000

Brussels (BRU) to Babo-Papua Island (BXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Babo Airport (BXB) in Babo-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,842 kilometers (7,980 miles / 6,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Belgium with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Brussels, it's 01:16 in Babo-Papua Island. With a 8-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 Babo-Papua Island (BXB) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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