BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,246 km
5,124 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,246 km
5,124 mi / 4,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN CWF
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code BCN CWF
ICAO Code LEBL KCWF
City Barcelona Lake Charles
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 12 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 30.210000, -93.140000

Barcelona (BCN) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,246 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 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 18:57 in Barcelona, it's 11:57 in Lake Charles. With a 7-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 Lake Charles (CWF) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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