BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,724 km
5,421 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
155°
south southeast

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BRU PHW
Airport Name Brussels Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code BRU PHW
ICAO Code EBBR FAPH
City Brussels Phalaborwa
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Brussels (BRU) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 23:01 in Brussels, it's 00:01 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,248 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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