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SAN to BRU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Brussels (Brussels Airport)
5,658 mi
9,106 km · 4,917 nm
11h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,658 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- BRU — Brussels Airport · Brussels, Belgium
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near BRU
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)20 mi away
- OBL · Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield28 mi away
- CRL · Brussels South Charleroi Airport31 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from BRU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Brussels (BRU) is 5,658 miles (9,106 km, 4,917 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to BRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Brussels?
Brussels is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to BRU?
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