GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,252 km
3,885 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,252 km
3,885 mi / 3,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VDE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code GIG VDE
ICAO Code SBGL GCHI
City Rio De Janeiro El Hierro Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 28 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.810000, -17.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,252 kilometers (3,885 miles / 3,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Brazil 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 16:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:21 in El Hierro Island. The 3-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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