FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,416 km
7,715 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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FUK VDE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code FUK VDE
ICAO Code RJFF GCHI
City Fukuoka El Hierro Island
Country Japan Spain
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 32 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 27.810000, -17.890000

Fukuoka (FUK) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Japan 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 07:22 in Fukuoka, it's 22:22 in El Hierro Island. With a 9-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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