BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,682 km
10,366 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
16,682 km
10,366 mi / 9,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN LHG
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code BCN LHG
ICAO Code LEBL YLRD
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Sydney
Elevation 12 ft 540 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Barcelona (BCN) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 16,682 kilometers (10,366 miles / 9,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Australia. 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 15:09 in Barcelona, it's 01:09 in Lightning Ridge Airport. With a 10-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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