BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,214 km
5,725 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
9,214 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
71°
east northeast

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BRU THK
Airport Name Brussels Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code BRU THK
ICAO Code EBBR VLTK
City Brussels Thakhek
Country Belgium Laos
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 184 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 17.400000, 104.800000

Brussels (BRU) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 9,214 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Brussels, it's 21:36 in Thakhek. With a 6-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 Thakhek (THK) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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