BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,003 km
5,594 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
32°
north northeast

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BRU MSJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code BRU MSJ
ICAO Code EBBR RJSM
City Brussels Misawa
Country Belgium Japan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 184 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 40.700000, 141.370000

Brussels (BRU) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Brussels, it's 17:57 in Misawa. With a 8-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 Misawa (MSJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 334° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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