BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,130 km
4,431 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
7,130 km
4,431 mi / 3,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU MMQ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code BRU MMQ
ICAO Code EBBR FLBA
City Brussels Mbala
Country Belgium Zambia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 184 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Brussels (BRU) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 7,130 kilometers (4,431 miles / 3,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Zambia. 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 19:08 in Brussels, it's 20:08 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,270 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 342° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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