AMW
Ames
United States
7,482 km
4,649 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
7,482 km
4,649 mi / 4,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMW BCN
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AMW BCN
ICAO Code KAMW LEBL
City Ames Barcelona
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 956 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 41.300000, 2.080000

Ames (AMW) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 7,482 kilometers (4,649 miles / 4,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Ames, it's 21:08 in Barcelona. 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 Barcelona (BCN) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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