BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,799 km
6,089 miles
GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Distance
9,799 km
6,089 mi / 5,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
264°
west

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BRU GYE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code BRU GYE
ICAO Code EBBR SEGU
City Brussels Guayaquil
Country Belgium Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Guayaquil
Elevation 184 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -2.160000, -79.880000

Brussels (BRU) to Guayaquil (GYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador is 9,799 kilometers (6,089 miles / 5,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Brussels, it's 13:15 in Guayaquil. With a 6-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 Guayaquil (GYE) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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