BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,314 km
8,273 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,314 km
8,273 mi / 7,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
52°
northeast

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BRU VAI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code BRU VAI
ICAO Code EBBR AYVN
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Brussels (BRU) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,314 kilometers (8,273 miles / 7,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 12:14 in Brussels, it's 21:14 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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