IAH
Houston
United States
7,388 km
4,591 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
7,388 km
4,591 mi / 3,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

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IAH VDE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code IAH VDE
ICAO Code KIAH GCHI
City Houston El Hierro Island
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 96 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 27.810000, -17.890000

Houston (IAH) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 7,388 kilometers (4,591 miles / 3,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 United States 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 12:53 in Houston, it's 18:53 in El Hierro Island. With a 6-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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