The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 United States 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 14:21 in San Diego, it's 22:21 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 San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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