BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,528 km
5,921 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
9,528 km
5,921 mi / 5,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU PCO
Airport Name Brussels Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code BRU PCO
ICAO Code EBBR MMPL
City Brussels La Ribera
Country Belgium Mexico
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Mazatlan
Elevation 184 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 23.580000, -109.540000

Brussels (BRU) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 9,528 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 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 02:51 in Brussels, it's 18:51 in La Ribera. With a 8-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 35° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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