BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,568 km
5,324 miles
HRL
Harlingen
United States
Distance
8,568 km
5,324 mi / 4,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
296°
west northwest

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BRU HRL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Valley International Airport
IATA Code BRU HRL
ICAO Code EBBR KHRL
City Brussels Harlingen
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Chicago
Elevation 184 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 26.230000, -97.660000

Brussels (BRU) to Harlingen (HRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, United States is 8,568 kilometers (5,324 miles / 4,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 United States. 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 02:27 in Brussels, it's 19:27 in Harlingen. 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 Harlingen (HRL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Valley International Airport (HRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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