BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,134 km
5,054 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
8,134 km
5,054 mi / 4,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
268°
west

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BRU RCH
Airport Name Brussels Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code BRU RCH
ICAO Code EBBR SKRH
City Brussels Riohacha
Country Belgium Colombia
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Bogota
Elevation 184 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 11.530000, -72.930000

Brussels (BRU) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 8,134 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Colombia. 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 15:15 in Brussels, it's 09:15 in Riohacha. With a 6-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 Riohacha (RCH) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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