BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,871 km
6,133 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
9,871 km
6,133 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
223°
southwest

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BCN RIG
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code BCN RIG
ICAO Code LEBL SJRG
City Barcelona Rio Grande
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -32.080000, -52.160000

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

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 9,871 kilometers (6,133 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Brazil. 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 00:40 in Barcelona, it's 20:40 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 (RIG) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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