BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,577 km
5,951 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
9,577 km
5,951 mi / 5,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BCN WKJ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code BCN WKJ
ICAO Code LEBL RJCW
City Barcelona Wakkanai
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 12 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 45.400000, 141.800000

Barcelona (BCN) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 9,577 kilometers (5,951 miles / 5,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Barcelona, it's 19:41 in Wakkanai. With a 8-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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