BCN
Barcelona
Spain
7,950 km
4,940 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
7,950 km
4,940 mi / 4,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
155°
south southeast

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BCN GCJ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code BCN GCJ
ICAO Code LEBL FAGC
City Barcelona Midrand
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Barcelona (BCN) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 7,950 kilometers (4,940 miles / 4,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 04:44 in Barcelona, it's 05:44 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,313 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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