BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,851 km
10,471 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,851 km
10,471 mi / 9,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN MBW
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code BCN MBW
ICAO Code LEBL YMMB
City Barcelona Melbourne
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 12 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Barcelona (BCN) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,851 kilometers (10,471 miles / 9,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 15:45 in Barcelona, it's 01:45 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MBW) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 288° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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