PTY
Tocumen
Panama
6,742 km
4,189 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,742 km
4,189 mi / 3,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Panama
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VDE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code PTY VDE
ICAO Code MPTO GCHI
City Tocumen El Hierro Island
Country Panama Spain
Timezone America/Panama Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 135 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 27.810000, -17.890000

Tocumen (PTY) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,742 kilometers (4,189 miles / 3,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Panama 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 14:14 in Tocumen, it's 19:14 in El Hierro Island. The 5-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 Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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