BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,682 km
11,608 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
18,682 km
11,608 mi / 10,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
41°
northeast

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BRU PCN
Airport Name Brussels Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code BRU PCN
ICAO Code EBBR NZPN
City Brussels Picton
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Brussels (BRU) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 18,682 kilometers (11,608 miles / 10,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Zealand. 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 01:39 in Brussels, it's 13:39 in Picton. With a 12-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 Picton (PCN) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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