BRU
Brussels
Belgium
4,995 km
3,104 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,995 km
3,104 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BRU HGS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code BRU HGS
ICAO Code EBBR GFHA
City Brussels Freetown
Country Belgium Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Freetown
Elevation 184 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 8.400000, -13.130000

Brussels (BRU) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 4,995 kilometers (3,104 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 21:59 in Brussels, it's 20:59 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 16° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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