BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,661 km
5,382 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
8,661 km
5,382 mi / 4,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN XQU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code BCN XQU
ICAO Code LEBL CAT4
City Barcelona Qualicum Beach
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Vancouver
Elevation 12 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 49.340000, -124.390000

Barcelona (BCN) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 8,661 kilometers (5,382 miles / 4,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Canada. 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 00:50 in Barcelona, it's 15:50 in Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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