BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,002 km
5,593 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
9,002 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
275°
west

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BCN XQP
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code BCN XQP
ICAO Code LEBL MRQP
City Barcelona Quepos
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 9.440000, -84.130000

Barcelona (BCN) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 9,002 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 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 09:50 in Barcelona, it's 02:50 in Quepos. 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 Quepos (XQP) 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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