BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,372 km
5,202 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,372 km
5,202 mi / 4,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
157°
south southeast

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BCN NKU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code BCN NKU
ICAO Code LEBL FXNK
City Barcelona Nkaus
Country Spain Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Maseru
Elevation 12 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Barcelona (BCN) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,372 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Barcelona, it's 03:40 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,609 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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