BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,058 km
5,629 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
9,058 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
168°
south southeast

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BRU SBU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code BRU SBU
ICAO Code EBBR FASB
City Brussels Springbok
Country Belgium South Africa
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 184 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Brussels (BRU) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 9,058 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Brussels, it's 14:54 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,506 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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