BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,587 km
5,957 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
9,587 km
5,957 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN MIT
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code BCN MIT
ICAO Code LEBL KMIT
City Barcelona Shafter
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 35.510000, -119.190000

Barcelona (BCN) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 9,587 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 17:11 in Barcelona, it's 08:11 in Shafter. 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 Shafter (MIT) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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