BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,977 km
4,956 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
7,977 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
227°
southwest

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BRU PNZ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code BRU PNZ
ICAO Code EBBR SBPL
City Brussels Petrolina
Country Belgium Brazil
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Bahia
Elevation 184 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Brussels (BRU) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 7,977 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Brussels, it's 04:17 in Petrolina. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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