CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,766 km
2,961 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
4,766 km
2,961 mi / 2,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
280°
west

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CAI VDE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CAI VDE
ICAO Code HECA GCHI
City Cairo El Hierro Island
Country Egypt Spain
Timezone Africa/Cairo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 382 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.810000, -17.890000

Cairo (CAI) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 4,766 kilometers (2,961 miles / 2,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Cairo, it's 22:51 in El Hierro Island.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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