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Flight time from London to Barcelona

About 2 hours non-stop, 1,148 km (713 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time2hnon-stop
Distance1,148 km713 miles · 620 nm
Time difference+1hBarcelona vs London
Local time now12:53 / 13:53London / Barcelona

Estimate for a direct flight from London (LHR, Heathrow) to Barcelona (BCN, El Prat). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?

A non-stop flight from London to Barcelona takes about 2 hours. The two cities are 1,148 km (713 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Heathrow (LHR) and El Prat (BCN).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of London right now. A flight leaving London at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:00 local time in Barcelona. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?

A direct flight from London to Barcelona takes about 2 hours. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Barcelona from London?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between London and Barcelona is about 1,148 km, or 713 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1 hour ahead of London at the moment.

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