ARI
Arica
Chile
9,959 km
6,188 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
46°
northeast

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ARI BCN
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code ARI BCN
ICAO Code SCAR LEBL
City Arica Barcelona
Country Chile Spain
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 167 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 41.300000, 2.080000

Arica (ARI) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Arica, it's 21:50 in Barcelona. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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