BRU
Brussels
Belgium
15,317 km
9,517 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,317 km
9,517 mi / 8,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
315°
northwest

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BRU FAV
Airport Name Brussels Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code BRU FAV
ICAO Code EBBR NTGF
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 184 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Brussels (BRU) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 15,317 kilometers (9,517 miles / 8,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Brussels, it's 00:46 in Fakarava Airport. With a 11-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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