AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
9,215 km
5,726 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
9,215 km
5,726 mi / 4,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
49°
northeast

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AAZ BCN
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AAZ BCN
ICAO Code MGQZ LEBL
City Quezaltenango Barcelona
Country Guatemala Spain
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7,779 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 41.300000, 2.080000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 9,215 kilometers (5,726 miles / 4,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Guatemala with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Quezaltenango, it's 20:58 in Barcelona. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,767 feet between the two airports. Barcelona International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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