BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,883 km
5,519 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
8,883 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU NLP
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code BRU NLP
ICAO Code EBBR FANS
City Brussels Nelspruit
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Brussels (BRU) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 8,883 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 22:28 in Brussels, it's 23:28 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,691 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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