PEK
Beijing
China
11,120 km
6,910 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
11,120 km
6,910 mi / 6,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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PEK VDE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code PEK VDE
ICAO Code ZBAA GCHI
City Beijing El Hierro Island
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 116 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 27.810000, -17.890000

Beijing (PEK) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 11,120 kilometers (6,910 miles / 6,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 China 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 03:05 in Beijing, it's 19:05 in El Hierro Island. With a 8-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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 34° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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