BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,296 km
5,155 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
8,296 km
5,155 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
314°
northwest

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BRU RIF
Airport Name Brussels Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code BRU RIF
ICAO Code EBBR KRIF
City Brussels Richfield
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Denver
Elevation 184 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 38.730000, -112.100000

Brussels (BRU) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 8,296 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:10 in Brussels, it's 05:10 in Richfield. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,134 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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