BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,457 km
4,633 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
7,457 km
4,633 mi / 4,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
155°
south southeast

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BRU KIW
Airport Name Brussels Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code BRU KIW
ICAO Code EBBR FLSO
City Brussels Kitwe
Country Belgium Zambia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 184 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Brussels (BRU) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 7,457 kilometers (4,633 miles / 4,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Zambia. 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 01:34 in Brussels, it's 02:34 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,961 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 344° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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