BCN
Barcelona
Spain
7,850 km
4,878 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
152°
south southeast

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BCN PHW
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code BCN PHW
ICAO Code LEBL FAPH
City Barcelona Phalaborwa
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Barcelona (BCN) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:38 in Barcelona, it's 22:38 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,420 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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