BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,922 km
3,679 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,922 km
3,679 mi / 3,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN SHY
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code BCN SHY
ICAO Code LEBL HTSY
City Barcelona Shinyanga
Country Spain Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 12 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Barcelona (BCN) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 5,922 kilometers (3,679 miles / 3,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Barcelona, it's 19:42 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,788 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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