BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,711 km
11,626 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
18,711 km
11,626 mi / 10,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
61°
east northeast

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BRU TWZ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code BRU TWZ
ICAO Code EBBR NZUK
City Brussels Twitzel
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Brussels (BRU) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 18,711 kilometers (11,626 miles / 10,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 New Zealand. 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 15:55 in Brussels, it's 03:55 in Twitzel. With a 12-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 1,391 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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