BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,942 km
6,178 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
9,942 km
6,178 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN PCO
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code BCN PCO
ICAO Code LEBL MMPL
City Barcelona La Ribera
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mazatlan
Elevation 12 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 23.580000, -109.540000

Barcelona (BCN) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 9,942 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Mexico. 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 08:36 in Barcelona, it's 00:36 in La Ribera. With a 8-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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