BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,005 km
5,595 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,005 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU RAL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code BRU RAL
ICAO Code EBBR KRAL
City Brussels Riverside
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 33.950000, -117.450000

Brussels (BRU) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 9,005 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Brussels, it's 00:25 in Riverside. 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 Riverside (RAL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 33° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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