BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,560 km
5,319 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,560 km
5,319 mi / 4,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BCN SNZ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code BCN SNZ
ICAO Code LEBL SBSC
City Barcelona Rio De Janeiro
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Barcelona (BCN) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,560 kilometers (5,319 miles / 4,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Barcelona, it's 12:17 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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