BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,426 km
5,235 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,426 km
5,235 mi / 4,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN IAH
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BCN IAH
ICAO Code LEBL KIAH
City Barcelona Houston
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 12 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 29.980000, -95.340000

Barcelona (BCN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,426 kilometers (5,235 miles / 4,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 11:08 in Barcelona, it's 04:08 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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