BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,918 km
8,648 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
53°
northeast

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BRU OPU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BRU OPU
ICAO Code EBBR AYBM
City Brussels Balimo
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Brussels (BRU) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:51 in Brussels, it's 02:51 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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