HND
Tokyo
Japan
12,591 km
7,823 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
12,591 km
7,823 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
339°
north northwest

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HND VDE
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code HND VDE
ICAO Code RJTT GCHI
City Tokyo El Hierro Island
Country Japan Spain
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 35 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 27.810000, -17.890000

Tokyo (HND) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 12,591 kilometers (7,823 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Japan with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Tokyo, it's 22:13 in El Hierro Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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