BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,352 km
5,811 miles
BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
Distance
9,352 km
5,811 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN BLU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport
IATA Code BCN BLU
ICAO Code LEBL KBLU
City Barcelona Emigrant Gap
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 5,284 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 39.270000, -120.710000

Barcelona (BCN) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States is 9,352 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:48 in Barcelona, it's 07:48 in Emigrant Gap. With a 9-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 5,272 feet between the two airports. Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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