BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,295 km
5,775 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
9,295 km
5,775 mi / 5,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
159°
south southeast

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BRU NKU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code BRU NKU
ICAO Code EBBR FXNK
City Brussels Nkaus
Country Belgium Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Maseru
Elevation 184 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Brussels (BRU) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 9,295 kilometers (5,775 miles / 5,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Lesotho. 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 06:25 in Brussels, it's 07:25 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,437 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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