AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
15,841 km
9,843 miles
BCN
Barcelona
Spain
Distance
15,841 km
9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
40°
northeast

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AXR BCN
Airport Name Arutua Airport Barcelona International Airport
IATA Code AXR BCN
ICAO Code NTGU LEBL
City N/A Barcelona
Country French Polynesia Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Madrid
Elevation 9 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 41.300000, 2.080000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Barcelona (BCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain is 15,841 kilometers (9,843 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 French Polynesia 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 18:02 in Arutua Airport, it's 05:02 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and Barcelona International Airport (BCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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