BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,102 km
8,763 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,102 km
8,763 mi / 7,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
55°
northeast

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BCN VAI
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code BCN VAI
ICAO Code LEBL AYVN
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Barcelona (BCN) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,102 kilometers (8,763 miles / 7,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 13:46 in Barcelona, it's 22:46 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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