BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,832 km
5,488 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
8,832 km
5,488 mi / 4,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU MER
Airport Name Brussels Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code BRU MER
ICAO Code EBBR KMER
City Brussels Atwater
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 37.400000, -120.600000

Brussels (BRU) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 8,832 kilometers (5,488 miles / 4,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Brussels, it's 05:05 in Atwater. With a 9-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 Atwater (MER) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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