BRU
Brussels
Belgium
10,379 km
6,449 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
10,379 km
6,449 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
243°
west southwest

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BRU POI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code BRU POI
ICAO Code EBBR SLPO
City Brussels Potosi
Country Belgium Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/La_Paz
Elevation 184 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Brussels (BRU) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 10,379 kilometers (6,449 miles / 5,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Bolivia. 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 05:03 in Brussels, it's 00:03 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,729 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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