BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,232 km
5,736 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
9,232 km
5,736 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
56°
northeast

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BRU SQJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code BRU SQJ
ICAO Code EBBR ZSSM
City Brussels Sanming
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 26.430000, 117.840000

Brussels (BRU) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 9,232 kilometers (5,736 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying 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 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 17:39 in Brussels, it's 00:39 in Sanming. 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.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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