Flights Barcelona → Newark
BCN → EWR
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Newark?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Barcelona, where the airport has been in service since 1916, to Newark, with the destination airport, which opened in 2001, handling over 43 million passengers annually. This journey is conducted using a Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 6,177 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about BCN-EWR
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Newark route is about 6,177 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
