BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,952 km
4,941 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
7,952 km
4,941 mi / 4,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU GFY
Airport Name Brussels Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code BRU GFY
ICAO Code EBBR FYGF
City Brussels Grootfontein
Country Belgium Namibia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 184 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Brussels (BRU) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 7,952 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Namibia. 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 10:27 in Brussels, it's 11:27 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,452 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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