BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,368 km
5,200 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,368 km
5,200 mi / 4,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
95°
east

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BRU HIM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code BRU HIM
ICAO Code EBBR VCCH
City Brussels Hingurakgoda
Country Belgium Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Colombo
Elevation 184 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 8.050000, 80.980000

Brussels (BRU) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 8,368 kilometers (5,200 miles / 4,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 16:45 in Brussels, it's 21:15 in Hingurakgoda. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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