BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,971 km
5,574 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
8,971 km
5,574 mi / 4,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BCN UPL
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code BCN UPL
ICAO Code LEBL MRUP
City Barcelona Upala
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 10.890000, -85.020000

Barcelona (BCN) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 8,971 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Barcelona, it's 09:30 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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