BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,985 km
9,311 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,985 km
9,311 mi / 8,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
53°
northeast

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BCN TPI
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code BCN TPI
ICAO Code LEBL AYTI
City Barcelona Tapini
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Barcelona (BCN) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,985 kilometers (9,311 miles / 8,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Barcelona, it's 00:41 in Tapini. With a 9-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 3,088 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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