BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,233 km
10,086 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
16,233 km
10,086 mi / 8,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU MCY
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code BRU MCY
ICAO Code EBBR YBMC
City Brussels Maroochydore
Country Belgium Australia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 184 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Brussels (BRU) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 16,233 kilometers (10,086 miles / 8,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Brussels, it's 16:53 in Maroochydore. 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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.