BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,719 km
5,417 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
8,719 km
5,417 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
65°
east northeast

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BCN LJG
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code BCN LJG
ICAO Code LEBL ZPLJ
City Barcelona Lijiang
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 26.680000, 100.250000

Barcelona (BCN) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 8,719 kilometers (5,417 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Barcelona, it's 23:05 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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