BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,966 km
9,299 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,966 km
9,299 mi / 8,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
53°
northeast

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BCN GRL
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code BCN GRL
ICAO Code LEBL AYGG
City Barcelona Au
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Barcelona (BCN) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 14,966 kilometers (9,299 miles / 8,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:38 in Barcelona, it's 06:38 in Au. With a 9-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 2,527 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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