BCN
Barcelona
Spain
17,173 km
10,671 miles
BWU
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,173 km
10,671 mi / 9,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN BWU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Sydney Bankstown Airport
IATA Code BCN BWU
ICAO Code LEBL YSBK
City Barcelona Sydney
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Sydney
Elevation 12 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -33.920000, 150.990000

Barcelona (BCN) to Sydney (BWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia is 17,173 kilometers (10,671 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Barcelona, it's 19:51 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Sydney (BWU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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