The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 9,126 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 19:12 in Brussels, it's 20:12 in Harrismith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Harrismith Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Harrismith (HRS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.