BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,167 km
10,046 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
16,167 km
10,046 mi / 8,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU LHG
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code BRU LHG
ICAO Code EBBR YLRD
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Australia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Australia/Sydney
Elevation 184 ft 540 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Brussels (BRU) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 16,167 kilometers (10,046 miles / 8,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Brussels, it's 14:19 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 10-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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