AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,294 km
9,503 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
15,294 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
351°
north

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AEA BCN
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AEA BCN
ICAO Code NGTB LEBL
City Abemama Atoll Barcelona
Country Kiribati Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 8 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 41.300000, 2.080000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 15,294 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Kiribati with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Abemama Atoll, it's 20:10 in Barcelona. With a 11-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 Barcelona (BCN) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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