BRU
Brussels
Belgium
14,145 km
8,789 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,145 km
8,789 mi / 7,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
49°
northeast

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BRU GRL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code BRU GRL
ICAO Code EBBR AYGG
City Brussels Au
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Brussels (BRU) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 14,145 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 20:33 in Brussels, it's 05:33 in Au. 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 2,355 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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