BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,213 km
5,724 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
9,213 km
5,724 mi / 4,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN SAD
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code BCN SAD
ICAO Code LEBL KSAD
City Barcelona Safford
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Phoenix
Elevation 12 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 32.850000, -109.640000

Barcelona (BCN) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 9,213 kilometers (5,724 miles / 4,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 20:18 in Barcelona, it's 12:18 in Safford. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,166 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 45° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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