BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,583 km
5,333 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
8,583 km
5,333 mi / 4,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BRU NLD
Airport Name Brussels Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code BRU NLD
ICAO Code EBBR MMNL
City Brussels Nuevo Laredo
Country Belgium Mexico
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Mexico_City
Elevation 184 ft 484 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 27.440000, -99.570000

Brussels (BRU) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 8,583 kilometers (5,333 miles / 4,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Brussels, it's 03:21 in Nuevo Laredo. With a 7-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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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