BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,982 km
5,581 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
282°
west northwest

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BRU RUY
Airport Name Brussels Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code BRU RUY
ICAO Code EBBR MHRU
City Brussels Ruinas de Copan
Country Belgium Honduras
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 184 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 14.840000, -89.140000

Brussels (BRU) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Honduras. 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 07:14 in Brussels, it's 00:14 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,806 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) 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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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