CCU
Kolkata
India
10,326 km
6,416 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
10,326 km
6,416 mi / 5,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
302°
west northwest

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CCU VDE
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CCU VDE
ICAO Code VECC GCHI
City Kolkata El Hierro Island
Country India Spain
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 16 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 27.810000, -17.890000

Kolkata (CCU) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 10,326 kilometers (6,416 miles / 5,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 India 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 02:13 in Kolkata, it's 20:43 in El Hierro Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 62° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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