BCN
Barcelona
Spain
10,408 km
6,467 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
37°
northeast

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BCN SHM
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code BCN SHM
ICAO Code LEBL RJBD
City Barcelona Shirahama
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 12 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 33.660000, 135.360000

Barcelona (BCN) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Barcelona, it's 15:46 in Shirahama. 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.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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