BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,331 km
3,934 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
6,331 km
3,934 mi / 3,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BRU NGQ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code BRU NGQ
ICAO Code EBBR ZUAL
City Brussels Shiquanhe
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 32.100000, 80.050000

Brussels (BRU) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 6,331 kilometers (3,934 miles / 3,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:42 in Brussels, it's 00:42 in Shiquanhe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,838 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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