FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
6,106 km
3,794 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,106 km
3,794 mi / 3,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL VDE
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code FLL VDE
ICAO Code KFLL GCHI
City Fort Lauderdale El Hierro Island
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 65 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 27.810000, -17.890000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,106 kilometers (3,794 miles / 3,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 United States with Spain. 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 18:11 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 23:11 in El Hierro Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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