BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,292 km
10,123 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
16,292 km
10,123 mi / 8,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
309°
northwest

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BCN RFP
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code BCN RFP
ICAO Code LEBL NTTR
City Barcelona Uturoa
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Barcelona (BCN) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 16,292 kilometers (10,123 miles / 8,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 17:36 in Barcelona, it's 06:36 in Uturoa. With a 11-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 Uturoa (RFP) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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