BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,280 km
3,902 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
6,280 km
3,902 mi / 3,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU YQT
Airport Name Brussels Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code BRU YQT
ICAO Code EBBR CYQT
City Brussels Thunder Bay
Country Belgium Canada
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 184 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 48.370000, -89.320000

Brussels (BRU) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 6,280 kilometers (3,902 miles / 3,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Canada. 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 17:48 in Brussels, it's 11:48 in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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