BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,811 km
4,232 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
6,811 km
4,232 mi / 3,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU SUM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code BRU SUM
ICAO Code EBBR KSMS
City Brussels Sumter
Country Belgium United States
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/New_York
Elevation 184 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.000000, -80.360000

Brussels (BRU) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 6,811 kilometers (4,232 miles / 3,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 22:48 in Brussels, it's 16:48 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SUM) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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