BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,537 km
5,926 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
294°
west northwest

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BCN CYW
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code BCN CYW
ICAO Code LEBL MMCY
City Barcelona Celaya
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 12 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 20.550000, -100.890000

Barcelona (BCN) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Spain with Mexico. 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 15:29 in Barcelona, it's 08:29 in Celaya. 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 5,697 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Celaya (CYW) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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