BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,553 km
5,936 miles
IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
Distance
9,553 km
5,936 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
36°
northeast

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BRU IHA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Niijima Airport
IATA Code BRU IHA
ICAO Code EBBR RJAN
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Japan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 184 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.370000, 139.270000

Brussels (BRU) to Niijima Airport (IHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan is 9,553 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Japan. 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 03:25 in Brussels, it's 11:25 in Niijima Airport. With a 8-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 Niijima Airport (IHA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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