AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
15,682 km
9,744 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
15,682 km
9,744 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
354°
north

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AIS BCN
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AIS BCN
ICAO Code NGTR LEBL
City Arorae Island Barcelona
Country Kiribati Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Madrid
Elevation 0 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 41.300000, 2.080000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 15,682 kilometers (9,744 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 10:03 in Arorae Island, it's 23:03 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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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