BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,999 km
6,213 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
9,999 km
6,213 mi / 5,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
54°
northeast

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BCN SQJ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code BCN SQJ
ICAO Code LEBL ZSSM
City Barcelona Sanming
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 26.430000, 117.840000

Barcelona (BCN) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 9,999 kilometers (6,213 miles / 5,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 China. 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 19:50 in Barcelona, it's 02:50 in Sanming. With a 7-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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