BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,679 km
9,121 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,679 km
9,121 mi / 7,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BCN OPU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BCN OPU
ICAO Code LEBL AYBM
City Barcelona Balimo
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Barcelona (BCN) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,679 kilometers (9,121 miles / 7,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Barcelona, it's 20:21 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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