BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,538 km
4,063 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
6,538 km
4,063 mi / 3,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
299°
west northwest

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BRU IRS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code BRU IRS
ICAO Code EBBR KIRS
City Brussels Sturgis
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Detroit
Elevation 184 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 41.810000, -85.440000

Brussels (BRU) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 6,538 kilometers (4,063 miles / 3,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 United States. 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 00:45 in Brussels, it's 18:45 in Sturgis. 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 Sturgis (IRS) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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