# Distance from Brussels (BRU) to Fort Smith (YSM)

> 6,434 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,434 km / 3,998 mi / 3,474 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Belgium) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 16:04 in Brussels, it's 08:04 in Fort Smith)
- **Elevation difference**: 487 ft (YSM is higher than BRU)

## Airports

### [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brussels, Belgium
- ICAO: EBBR
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates: 50.900000, 4.480000
- Elevation: 184 ft

### [Fort Smith Airport (YSM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ysm-fort-smith-fort-smith-airport/1ef266de-b2b0-6e1a-ae6f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Smith, Canada
- ICAO: CYSM
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 60.020000, -111.960000
- Elevation: 671 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:04 in Brussels, it's 08:04 in Fort Smith.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fort Smith Airport (YSM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ysm-fort-smith-fort-smith-airport/1ef266de-b2b0-6e1a-ae6f-06bb2780ed98)
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