CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,937 km
4,311 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,937 km
4,311 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN VDE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CUN VDE
ICAO Code MMUN GCHI
City Cancun El Hierro Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Cancun Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 22 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.810000, -17.890000

Cancun (CUN) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,937 kilometers (4,311 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Cancun, it's 20:46 in El Hierro Island. The 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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