MUC
Munich
Germany
3,420 km
2,125 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
3,420 km
2,125 mi / 1,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MUC VDE
Airport Name Munich International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code MUC VDE
ICAO Code EDDM GCHI
City Munich El Hierro Island
Country Germany Spain
Timezone Europe/Berlin Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 1,487 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 27.810000, -17.890000

Munich (MUC) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 3,420 kilometers (2,125 miles / 1,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Munich, it's 19:02 in El Hierro Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,384 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 40° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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