BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,710 km
6,033 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
9,710 km
6,033 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
241°
west southwest

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BCN POI
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code BCN POI
ICAO Code LEBL SLPO
City Barcelona Potosi
Country Spain Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/La_Paz
Elevation 12 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Barcelona (BCN) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 9,710 kilometers (6,033 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Barcelona, it's 22:07 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,901 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas 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 Potosi (POI) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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