BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,587 km
10,307 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,587 km
10,307 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BRU MEL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BRU MEL
ICAO Code EBBR YMML
City Brussels Melbourne
Country Belgium Australia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 184 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Brussels (BRU) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Australia. 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 17:03 in Brussels, it's 03:03 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 308° (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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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