BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,603 km
5,967 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
9,603 km
5,967 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BRU GRJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport George Airport
IATA Code BRU GRJ
ICAO Code EBBR FAGG
City Brussels George
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Brussels (BRU) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 9,603 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 21:26 in Brussels, it's 22:26 in George.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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