BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,099 km
5,654 miles
GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
Distance
9,099 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

BRU GLF
Airport Name Brussels Airport Golfito Airport
IATA Code BRU GLF
ICAO Code EBBR MRGF
City Brussels Golfito
Country Belgium Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 184 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 8.650000, -83.180000

Brussels (BRU) to Golfito (GLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica is 9,099 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Brussels, it's 02:32 in Golfito. With a 7-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 Golfito (GLF) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). 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 Golfito Airport (GLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.