The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 9,309 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 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 10:01 in San Francisco, it's 18:01 in El Hierro Island. 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.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 310° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.