BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,882 km
8,626 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
13,882 km
8,626 mi / 7,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
14°
north northeast

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BRU MTK
Airport Name Brussels Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code BRU MTK
ICAO Code EBBR NGMN
City Brussels Makin Island
Country Belgium Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 184 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 3.370000, 172.990000

Brussels (BRU) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 13,882 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Kiribati. 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 19:36 in Brussels, it's 06:36 in Makin Island. With a 11-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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