BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,958 km
3,702 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
5,958 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BRU URC
Airport Name Brussels Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code BRU URC
ICAO Code EBBR ZWWW
City Brussels Urumqi
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 43.910000, 87.470000

Brussels (BRU) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 5,958 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Brussels, it's 14:32 in Urumqi. 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 1,941 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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