BRU
Brussels
Belgium
15,899 km
9,879 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,899 km
9,879 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BRU SWJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code BRU SWJ
ICAO Code EBBR NVSX
City Brussels Malekula Island
Country Belgium Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Efate
Elevation 184 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Brussels (BRU) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 15,899 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:18 in Brussels, it's 01:18 in Malekula Island. With a 10-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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