TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,685 km
7,882 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
321°
northwest

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TPE VDE
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code TPE VDE
ICAO Code RCTP GCHI
City Taipei El Hierro Island
Country Taiwan Spain
Timezone Asia/Taipei Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 106 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 27.810000, -17.890000

Taipei (TPE) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Taiwan 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 05:03 in Taipei, it's 21:03 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 Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 40° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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