OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
19,169 km
11,911 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
19,169 km
11,911 mi / 10,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
269°
west

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OOL VDE
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code OOL VDE
ICAO Code YBCG GCHI
City Gold Coast El Hierro Island
Country Australia Spain
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 21 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 27.810000, -17.890000

Gold Coast (OOL) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 19,169 kilometers (11,911 miles / 10,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Australia with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Gold Coast, it's 21:50 in El Hierro Island. With a 10-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 Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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