BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,891 km
3,661 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,891 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
134°
southeast

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BCN WIL
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code BCN WIL
ICAO Code LEBL HKNW
City Barcelona Nairobi
Country Spain Kenya
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 12 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Barcelona (BCN) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,891 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:57 in Barcelona, it's 16:57 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,524 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 328° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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