ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
5,949 km
3,696 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
5,949 km
3,696 mi / 3,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALA BCN
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code ALA BCN
ICAO Code UAAA LEBL
City Almaty Barcelona
Country Kazakhstan Spain
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/Madrid
Elevation 2,238 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 41.300000, 2.080000

Almaty (ALA) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 5,949 kilometers (3,696 miles / 3,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Almaty, it's 09:56 in Barcelona. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,226 feet between the two airports. Barcelona International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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