BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,497 km
3,416 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
5,497 km
3,416 mi / 2,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
292°
west northwest

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BRU SFM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code BRU SFM
ICAO Code EBBR KSFM
City Brussels Sanford
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 43.390000, -70.710000

Brussels (BRU) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 5,497 kilometers (3,416 miles / 2,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 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 17:51 in Brussels, it's 11:51 in Sanford. 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 Sanford (SFM) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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