BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
9,470 km
5,884 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
9,470 km
5,884 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF VIE
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code BIF VIE
ICAO Code KBIF LOWW
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Vienna
Country United States Austria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Vienna
Elevation 3,947 ft 600 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 48.110000, 16.570000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 9,470 kilometers (5,884 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Austria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 08:01 in Vienna. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,347 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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