BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,616 km
5,975 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
314°
northwest

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BCN RAL
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code BCN RAL
ICAO Code LEBL KRAL
City Barcelona Riverside
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 33.950000, -117.450000

Barcelona (BCN) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. 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 02:21 in Riverside. 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 Riverside (RAL) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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