BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,074 km
5,638 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
317°
northwest

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BRU SQA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code BRU SQA
ICAO Code EBBR KIZA
City Brussels Santa Ynez
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.600000, -120.100000

Brussels (BRU) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 09:31 in Brussels, it's 00:31 in Santa Ynez. 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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 32° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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