BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,626 km
3,496 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
5,626 km
3,496 mi / 3,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN BTQ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code BCN BTQ
ICAO Code LEBL HRYI
City Barcelona Butare
Country Spain Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Kigali
Elevation 12 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Barcelona (BCN) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 5,626 kilometers (3,496 miles / 3,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Barcelona, it's 04:07 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,789 feet between the two airports. Butare 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 Butare (BTQ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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