The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 9,311 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:35 in Brussels, it's 18:35 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,239 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 344° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.