BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,073 km
5,637 miles
BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
Distance
9,073 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN BIF
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport
IATA Code BCN BIF
ICAO Code LEBL KBIF
City Barcelona Fort Bliss/El Paso/
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Denver
Elevation 12 ft 3,947 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 31.850000, -106.380000

Barcelona (BCN) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States is 9,073 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Barcelona, it's 10:06 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,935 feet between the two airports. Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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