MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,050 km
5,002 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
8,050 km
5,002 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
314°
northwest

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MPM VDE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code MPM VDE
ICAO Code FQMA GCHI
City Maputo El Hierro Island
Country Mozambique Spain
Timezone Africa/Maputo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 145 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 27.810000, -17.890000

Maputo (MPM) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 8,050 kilometers (5,002 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Mozambique 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 03:02 in Maputo, it's 01:02 in El Hierro Island.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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