BCN
Barcelona
Spain
10,173 km
6,321 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
10,173 km
6,321 mi / 5,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN XMN
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code BCN XMN
ICAO Code LEBL ZSAM
City Barcelona Xiamen
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 24.540000, 118.130000

Barcelona (BCN) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 10,173 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 03:37 in Barcelona, it's 10:37 in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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