BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,960 km
8,674 miles
DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,960 km
8,674 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
48°
northeast

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BRU DER
Airport Name Brussels Airport Derim Airport
IATA Code BRU DER
ICAO Code EBBR AYDE
City Brussels Derim
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 4,850 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -6.140000, 147.110000

Brussels (BRU) to Derim (DER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea is 13,960 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 13:38 in Brussels, it's 22:38 in Derim. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,666 feet between the two airports. Derim Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Derim (DER) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Derim Airport (DER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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