BOG
Bogota
Colombia
6,465 km
4,017 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,465 km
4,017 mi / 3,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG VDE
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code BOG VDE
ICAO Code SKBO GCHI
City Bogota El Hierro Island
Country Colombia Spain
Timezone America/Bogota Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 8,361 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 27.810000, -17.890000

Bogota (BOG) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,465 kilometers (4,017 miles / 3,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Colombia with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Bogota, it's 04:12 in El Hierro Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,258 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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