BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,002 km
5,594 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,002 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
314°
northwest

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BRU RIV
Airport Name Brussels Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code BRU RIV
ICAO Code EBBR KRIV
City Brussels Riverside
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 33.880000, -117.260000

Brussels (BRU) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,002 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 15:21 in Brussels, it's 06:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,352 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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