BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,454 km
11,466 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
18,454 km
11,466 mi / 9,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
25°
north northeast

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BRU WHK
Airport Name Brussels Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code BRU WHK
ICAO Code EBBR NZWK
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Brussels (BRU) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 18,454 kilometers (11,466 miles / 9,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 22:23 in Brussels, it's 10:23 in Whakatane Airport. 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.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 340° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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