BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,367 km
5,820 miles
BZC
Cabo Frio
Brazil
Distance
9,367 km
5,820 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
222°
southwest

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BRU BZC
Airport Name Brussels Airport Umberto Modiano Airport
IATA Code BRU BZC
ICAO Code EBBR SBBZ
City Brussels Cabo Frio
Country Belgium Brazil
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 184 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -22.770000, -41.960000

Brussels (BRU) to Cabo Frio (BZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Umberto Modiano Airport (BZC) in Cabo Frio, Brazil is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Brussels, it's 22:22 in Cabo Frio. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cabo Frio (BZC) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Umberto Modiano Airport (BZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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