BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,024 km
5,607 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,024 km
5,607 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
315°
northwest

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BRU WHP
Airport Name Brussels Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code BRU WHP
ICAO Code EBBR KWHP
City Brussels Los Angeles
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.260000, -118.410000

Brussels (BRU) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,024 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. 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 10:15 in Brussels, it's 01:15 in Los Angeles. 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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