BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,009 km
5,598 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
9,009 km
5,598 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
42°
northeast

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BCN XEN
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code BCN XEN
ICAO Code LEBL ZYXC
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 40.580000, 120.700000

Barcelona (BCN) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 9,009 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 China. 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 12:56 in Barcelona, it's 19:56 in Xingcheng Air Base. With a 7-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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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