BRU
Brussels
Belgium
18,741 km
11,645 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
18,741 km
11,645 mi / 10,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
76°
east northeast

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BRU SZS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code BRU SZS
ICAO Code EBBR NZRC
City Brussels Oban
Country Belgium New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 184 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Brussels (BRU) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 18,741 kilometers (11,645 miles / 10,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 New Zealand. 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 04:40 in Brussels, it's 16:40 in Oban. With a 12-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 Oban (SZS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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