BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,627 km
5,361 miles
DAT
Datong
China
Distance
8,627 km
5,361 mi / 4,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
47°
northeast

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BCN DAT
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Datong Airport
IATA Code BCN DAT
ICAO Code LEBL ZBDT
City Barcelona Datong
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 3,442 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 40.060000, 113.480000

Barcelona (BCN) to Datong (DAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China is 8,627 kilometers (5,361 miles / 4,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:19 in Barcelona, it's 00:19 in Datong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,430 feet between the two airports. Datong Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Datong (DAT) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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