BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,530 km
5,300 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
8,530 km
5,300 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN UTW
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code BCN UTW
ICAO Code LEBL FAQT
City Barcelona Queenstown
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Barcelona (BCN) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 8,530 kilometers (5,300 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 South Africa. 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 19:40 in Barcelona, it's 20:40 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,625 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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