BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,445 km
5,247 miles
HOU
Houston
United States
Distance
8,445 km
5,247 mi / 4,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN HOU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport William P Hobby Airport
IATA Code BCN HOU
ICAO Code LEBL KHOU
City Barcelona Houston
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 12 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 29.650000, -95.280000

Barcelona (BCN) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 8,445 kilometers (5,247 miles / 4,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 United States. 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 13:48 in Barcelona, it's 06:48 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (HOU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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