BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,106 km
5,658 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU SAN
Airport Name Brussels Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BRU SAN
ICAO Code EBBR KSAN
City Brussels San Diego
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 32.730000, -117.190000

Brussels (BRU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Brussels, it's 08:07 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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