BRU
Brussels
Belgium
12,836 km
7,976 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
12,836 km
7,976 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
233°
southwest

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BRU WCA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code BRU WCA
ICAO Code EBBR SCST
City Brussels Castro
Country Belgium Chile
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Santiago
Elevation 184 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Brussels (BRU) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 12,836 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Brussels, it's 11:25 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 43° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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