BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,092 km
5,650 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
9,092 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
53°
northeast

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BRU YIW
Airport Name Brussels Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code BRU YIW
ICAO Code EBBR ZSYW
City Brussels Yiwu
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 29.340000, 120.030000

Brussels (BRU) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 9,092 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 03:58 in Brussels, it's 10:58 in Yiwu. 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.

The return flight from Yiwu (YIW) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 325° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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