BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,562 km
4,077 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,562 km
4,077 mi / 3,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
141°
southeast

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BRU WIL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code BRU WIL
ICAO Code EBBR HKNW
City Brussels Nairobi
Country Belgium Kenya
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 184 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Brussels (BRU) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,562 kilometers (4,077 miles / 3,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Brussels, it's 17:53 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,352 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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