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Flight Distance from Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BCNLEBL
Barcelona, Spain
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Great Circle Path
9,586 km5,956 miles • 5,176 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
9,586 km
5,956 Statute Miles
5,176 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 47m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
863 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
319° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 47m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 56m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇸 Spain→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
- City / Country: Barcelona, Spain
- ICAO Code: LEBL
- Coordinates: 41.2971°, 2.0785°
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Elevation: 12 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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