BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,210 km
5,102 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
8,210 km
5,102 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
270°
west

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BCN CTG
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code BCN CTG
ICAO Code LEBL SKCG
City Barcelona Cartagena
Country Spain Colombia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Bogota
Elevation 12 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 10.440000, -75.510000

Barcelona (BCN) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 8,210 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:06 in Barcelona, it's 04:06 in Cartagena. With a 6-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 Cartagena (CTG) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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