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HOU to BCN: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Barcelona (Barcelona International Airport)
5,247 mi
8,445 km · 4,560 nm
10h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,247 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- BCN — Barcelona International Airport · Barcelona, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near BCN
- QSA · Sabadell Airport16 mi away
- REU · Reus Air Base48 mi away
- GRO · Girona Airport55 mi away
- LEU · Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport80 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from BCN?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Barcelona (BCN) is 5,247 miles (8,445 km, 4,560 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to BCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to BCN?
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