BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,455 km
11,467 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
18,455 km
11,467 mi / 9,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BRU ROT
Airport Name Brussels Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code BRU ROT
ICAO Code EBBR NZRO
City Brussels Rotorua
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Brussels (BRU) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 18,455 kilometers (11,467 miles / 9,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 00:02 in Brussels, it's 12:02 in Rotorua. 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 Rotorua (ROT) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 338° (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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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