BCN
Barcelona
Spain
19,434 km
12,076 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
19,434 km
12,076 mi / 10,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
51°
northeast

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BCN WHK
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code BCN WHK
ICAO Code LEBL NZWK
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Barcelona (BCN) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 19,434 kilometers (12,076 miles / 10,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 New Zealand. 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 15:56 in Barcelona, it's 03:56 in Whakatane Airport. With a 12-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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