BRU
Brussels
Belgium
14,171 km
8,805 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,171 km
8,805 mi / 7,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
49°
northeast

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BRU TPI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code BRU TPI
ICAO Code EBBR AYTI
City Brussels Tapini
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Brussels (BRU) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,171 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Brussels, it's 11:16 in Tapini. 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 2,916 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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