BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,647 km
5,995 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,647 km
5,995 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
314°
northwest

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BCN WHP
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code BCN WHP
ICAO Code LEBL KWHP
City Barcelona Los Angeles
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 34.260000, -118.410000

Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,647 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. 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 00:06 in Barcelona, it's 15:06 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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