ICN
Seoul
South Korea
11,859 km
7,369 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
11,859 km
7,369 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
327°
north northwest

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ICN VDE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code ICN VDE
ICAO Code RKSI GCHI
City Seoul El Hierro Island
Country South Korea Spain
Timezone Asia/Seoul Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 23 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.810000, -17.890000

Seoul (ICN) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 11,859 kilometers (7,369 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 South Korea 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 07:23 in Seoul, it's 22:23 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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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