MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,178 km
5,082 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
8,178 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VDE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code MEX VDE
ICAO Code MMMX GCHI
City Mexico City El Hierro Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 7,316 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 27.810000, -17.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 8,178 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Mexico 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 20:35 in Mexico City, it's 02:35 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,213 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 284° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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