BCN
Barcelona
Spain
1,568 km
974 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
1,568 km
974 mi / 847 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN GWY
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code BCN GWY
ICAO Code LEBL EICM
City Barcelona Galway
Country Spain Ireland
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Dublin
Elevation 12 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 53.300000, -8.940000

Barcelona (BCN) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 1,568 kilometers (974 miles / 847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Ireland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:16 in Barcelona, it's 07:16 in Galway.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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