BJX
Silao
Mexico
9,266 km
5,758 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
9,266 km
5,758 mi / 5,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

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BJX BRU
Airport Name Del Bajio International Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code BJX BRU
ICAO Code MMLO EBBR
City Silao Brussels
Country Mexico Belgium
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Brussels
Elevation 5,956 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 20.990000, -101.480000 50.900000, 4.480000

Silao (BJX) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) in Silao, Mexico to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 9,266 kilometers (5,758 miles / 5,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Mexico 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 20:27 in Silao, it's 03:27 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 5,772 feet between the two airports. Brussels Airport sits lower than Del Bajio International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Silao (BJX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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