BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,253 km
5,750 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
9,253 km
5,750 mi / 4,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
156°
south southeast

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BRU EMG
Airport Name Brussels Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code BRU EMG
ICAO Code EBBR FAEM
City Brussels Empangeni
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Brussels (BRU) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 9,253 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 18:28 in Brussels, it's 19:28 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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