BCN
Barcelona
Spain
12,487 km
7,759 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
12,487 km
7,759 mi / 6,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
217°
southwest

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BCN RGA
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code BCN RGA
ICAO Code LEBL SAWE
City Barcelona Rio Grande
Country Spain Argentina
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 12 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Barcelona (BCN) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 12,487 kilometers (7,759 miles / 6,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Barcelona, it's 01:06 in Rio Grande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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