# Distance from Barcelona (BCN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

> 8,710 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,710 km / 5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 160° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:50 in Barcelona, it's 08:50 in Port Elizabeth)
- **Elevation difference**: 214 ft (PLZ is higher than BCN)

## Airports

### [Barcelona International Airport (BCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bcn-barcelona-barcelona-international-airport/1ef266df-443b-6b96-ab1b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Barcelona, Spain
- ICAO: LEBL
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 41.300000, 2.080000
- Elevation: 12 ft

### [Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plz-port-elizabeth-port-elizabeth-airport/1ef266de-d3cb-6122-adba-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPE
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.980000, 25.620000
- Elevation: 226 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Barcelona International Airport (BCN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bcn-barcelona-barcelona-international-airport/1ef266df-443b-6b96-ab1b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plz-port-elizabeth-port-elizabeth-airport/1ef266de-d3cb-6122-adba-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)