BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,845 km
5,496 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
158°
south southeast

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BRU WKF
Airport Name Brussels Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code BRU WKF
ICAO Code EBBR FAWK
City Brussels Pretoria
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Brussels (BRU) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 South Africa. 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 19:44 in Brussels, it's 20:44 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,756 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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