The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 9,105 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Guatemala with Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 16:06 in Brussels. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,447 feet between the two airports. Brussels Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 284° (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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.