Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,011
miles
9,674
kilometers
5,224
nautical miles

🕐 11h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,011 9,618
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,011 9,618
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,011 9,017
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,011 9,017
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,011 12,022
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,011 9,017
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 6,011 miles across 13 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to LAX route connects Barcelona, Spain with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,011 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Spain to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 314° from Barcelona. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BCN

Barcelona International Airport

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,011 miles (9,674 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BCN to LAX typically take around 11h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,011 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.