BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,709 km
5,412 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
8,709 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
227°
southwest

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BCN QSC
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code BCN QSC
ICAO Code LEBL SDSC
City Barcelona Sao Carlos
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Barcelona (BCN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 8,709 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Brazil. 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 14:40 in Barcelona, it's 10:40 in Sao Carlos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,637 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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