BCN
Barcelona
Spain
6,328 km
3,932 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
6,328 km
3,932 mi / 3,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN MMQ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code BCN MMQ
ICAO Code LEBL FLBA
City Barcelona Mbala
Country Spain Zambia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 12 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Barcelona (BCN) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 6,328 kilometers (3,932 miles / 3,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Barcelona, it's 21:21 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,442 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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