BRU
Brussels
Belgium
15,788 km
9,810 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,788 km
9,810 mi / 8,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BRU SON
Airport Name Brussels Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code BRU SON
ICAO Code EBBR NVSS
City Brussels Luganville
Country Belgium Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Efate
Elevation 184 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Brussels (BRU) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,788 kilometers (9,810 miles / 8,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Brussels, it's 07:15 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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