BCN
Barcelona
Spain
2,355 km
1,463 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
2,355 km
1,463 mi / 1,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
237°
west southwest

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BCN VDE
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code BCN VDE
ICAO Code LEBL GCHI
City Barcelona El Hierro Island
Country Spain Spain
Timezone Europe/Madrid Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 12 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 27.810000, -17.890000

Barcelona (BCN) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 2,355 kilometers (1,463 miles / 1,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Spain. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Barcelona, it's 20:43 in El Hierro Island.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 45° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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