CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,870 km
4,890 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VDE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CPT VDE
ICAO Code FACT GCHI
City Cape Town El Hierro Island
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 151 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 27.810000, -17.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Cape Town, it's 16:17 in El Hierro Island.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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