SEA
Seattle
United States
8,759 km
5,442 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
8,759 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
61°
east northeast

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SEA VDE
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code SEA VDE
ICAO Code KSEA GCHI
City Seattle El Hierro Island
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 432 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 27.810000, -17.890000

Seattle (SEA) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 8,759 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 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 11:22 in Seattle, it's 19:22 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 Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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