BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,506 km
5,907 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
9,506 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN MER
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code BCN MER
ICAO Code LEBL KMER
City Barcelona Atwater
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 37.400000, -120.600000

Barcelona (BCN) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 9,506 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 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 12:37 in Barcelona, it's 03:37 in Atwater. 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 Atwater (MER) 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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