BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,460 km
3,393 miles
DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
Distance
5,460 km
3,393 mi / 2,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
132°
southeast

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BRU DSE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Combolcha Airport
IATA Code BRU DSE
ICAO Code EBBR HADC
City Brussels Dessie
Country Belgium Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 184 ft 6,117 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 11.080000, 39.710000

Brussels (BRU) to Dessie (DSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia is 5,460 kilometers (3,393 miles / 2,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Brussels, it's 15:53 in Dessie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,933 feet between the two airports. Combolcha Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dessie (DSE) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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