Flights Barcelona → Philadelphia
BCN → PHL
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Philadelphia?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 8h 18m. 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, a city with an airport that has been in operation since 1916, to Philadelphia. The destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 6,300 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 18m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating BCN-PHL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-PHL
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 8h 18m. 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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Philadelphia route is about 6,300 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.
