BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,509 km
5,909 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
9,509 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN MCE
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code BCN MCE
ICAO Code LEBL KMCE
City Barcelona Merced
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 37.300000, -120.500000

Barcelona (BCN) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 9,509 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 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 14:01 in Barcelona, it's 05:01 in Merced. With a 9-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 Merced (MCE) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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