BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,149 km
11,277 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
18,149 km
11,277 mi / 9,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
30°
north northeast

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BRU WRE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code BRU WRE
ICAO Code EBBR NZWR
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 133 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Brussels (BRU) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 18,149 kilometers (11,277 miles / 9,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 13:15 in Brussels, it's 01:15 in Whangarei 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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