BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
11,959 km
7,431 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
11,959 km
7,431 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
305°
northwest

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BKK VDE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code BKK VDE
ICAO Code VTBS GCHI
City Bangkok El Hierro Island
Country Thailand Spain
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 5 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.810000, -17.890000

Bangkok (BKK) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 11,959 kilometers (7,431 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Thailand 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 00:54 in Bangkok, it's 17:54 in El Hierro Island. With a 7-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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