BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,348 km
5,808 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
9,348 km
5,808 mi / 5,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
46°
northeast

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BCN TAO
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code BCN TAO
ICAO Code LEBL ZSQD
City Barcelona Qingdao
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 36.270000, 120.370000

Barcelona (BCN) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 9,348 kilometers (5,808 miles / 5,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 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 01:37 in Barcelona, it's 08:37 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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