The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Brussels, it's 06:40 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 344° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.