BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,433 km
10,211 miles
NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
16,433 km
10,211 mi / 8,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BRU NOU
Airport Name Brussels Airport La Tontouta International Airport
IATA Code BRU NOU
ICAO Code EBBR NWWW
City Brussels Noumea
Country Belgium New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 184 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -22.010000, 166.210000

Brussels (BRU) to Noumea (NOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 16,433 kilometers (10,211 miles / 8,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 08:28 in Brussels, it's 18:28 in Noumea. With a 10-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 Noumea (NOU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 338° (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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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