BCN
Barcelona
Spain
7,976 km
4,956 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
155°
south southeast

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BCN QRA
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code BCN QRA
ICAO Code LEBL FAGM
City Barcelona Johannesburg
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Barcelona (BCN) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 06:54 in Barcelona, it's 07:54 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,471 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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