IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,466 km
2,775 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
4,466 km
2,775 mi / 2,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
266°
west

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IST VDE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code IST VDE
ICAO Code LTFM GCHI
City Istanbul El Hierro Island
Country Turkey Spain
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 325 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.810000, -17.890000

Istanbul (IST) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 4,466 kilometers (2,775 miles / 2,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Turkey 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 01:19 in Istanbul, it's 22:19 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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