BCN
Barcelona
Spain
15,554 km
9,665 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
15,554 km
9,665 mi / 8,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
292°
west northwest

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BCN VHZ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code BCN VHZ
ICAO Code LEBL NTUV
City Barcelona Vahitahi
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Barcelona (BCN) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 15,554 kilometers (9,665 miles / 8,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Barcelona, it's 18:30 in Vahitahi. With a 11-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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