BRU
Brussels
Belgium
11,319 km
7,033 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
11,319 km
7,033 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BRU IRJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code BRU IRJ
ICAO Code EBBR SANL
City Brussels La Rioja
Country Belgium Argentina
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 184 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Brussels (BRU) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 11,319 kilometers (7,033 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Brussels, it's 13:06 in La Rioja. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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