BCN
Barcelona
Spain
6,912 km
4,295 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
6,912 km
4,295 mi / 3,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
56°
northeast

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BCN SXJ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code BCN SXJ
ICAO Code LEBL ZWSS
City Barcelona Shanshan
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 42.910000, 90.250000

Barcelona (BCN) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 6,912 kilometers (4,295 miles / 3,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Barcelona, it's 14:56 in Shanshan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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