BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,409 km
5,225 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
155°
south southeast

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BCN PZB
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code BCN PZB
ICAO Code LEBL FAPM
City Barcelona Pietermaritzburg
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Barcelona (BCN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:17 in Barcelona, it's 18:17 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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