BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,677 km
5,391 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
8,677 km
5,391 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
158°
south southeast

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BCN ELS
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code BCN ELS
ICAO Code LEBL FAEL
City Barcelona East London
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Barcelona (BCN) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 8,677 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Barcelona, it's 14:45 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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