BRU
Brussels
Belgium
10,511 km
6,531 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
10,511 km
6,531 mi / 5,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
226°
southwest

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BRU QNS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code BRU QNS
ICAO Code EBBR SBCO
City Brussels Porto Alegre
Country Belgium Brazil
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 184 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Brussels (BRU) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 10,511 kilometers (6,531 miles / 5,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Brazil. 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 10:22 in Brussels, it's 06:22 in Porto Alegre. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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