BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,566 km
8,430 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,566 km
8,430 mi / 7,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU TFM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code BRU TFM
ICAO Code EBBR AYTE
City Brussels Telefomin
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Brussels (BRU) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 13,566 kilometers (8,430 miles / 7,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:53 in Brussels, it's 10:53 in Telefomin. With a 9-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 4,766 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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