BRU
Brussels
Belgium
4,129 km
2,566 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
4,129 km
2,566 mi / 2,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
338°
north northwest

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BRU THU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code BRU THU
ICAO Code EBBR BGTL
City Brussels Thule
Country Belgium Greenland
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Thule
Elevation 184 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 76.530000, -68.700000

Brussels (BRU) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 4,129 kilometers (2,566 miles / 2,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Greenland. 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 17:39 in Brussels, it's 12:39 in Thule. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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