BCN
Barcelona
Spain
15,317 km
9,517 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
15,317 km
9,517 mi / 8,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN KUC
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code BCN KUC
ICAO Code LEBL NGKT
City Barcelona Kuria
Country Spain Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 0.220000, 173.440000

Barcelona (BCN) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 15,317 kilometers (9,517 miles / 8,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Barcelona, it's 02:35 in Kuria. With a 11-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 Kuria (KUC) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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