BCN
Barcelona
Spain
4,931 km
3,064 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
4,931 km
3,064 mi / 2,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN NEK
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code BCN NEK
ICAO Code LEBL HANK
City Barcelona Nekemte
Country Spain Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 12 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 9.050000, 36.600000

Barcelona (BCN) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 4,931 kilometers (3,064 miles / 2,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 08:14 in Barcelona, it's 10:14 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,488 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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