BRU
Brussels
Belgium
4,936 km
3,067 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,936 km
3,067 mi / 2,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
89°
east

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BRU HEA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code BRU HEA
ICAO Code EBBR OAHR
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Kabul
Elevation 184 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.210000, 62.230000

Brussels (BRU) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 4,936 kilometers (3,067 miles / 2,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 12:32 in Brussels, it's 16:02 in Herat Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,022 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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