RIX
Riga
Latvia
4,600 km
2,858 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
4,600 km
2,858 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Riga
Heading
243°
west southwest

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RIX VDE
Airport Name Riga International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code RIX VDE
ICAO Code EVRA GCHI
City Riga El Hierro Island
Country Latvia Spain
Timezone Europe/Riga Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 36 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 27.810000, -17.890000

Riga (RIX) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 4,600 kilometers (2,858 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Latvia with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Riga, it's 18:49 in El Hierro Island.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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