SSA
Salvador
Brazil
5,035 km
3,128 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
5,035 km
3,128 mi / 2,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Bahia
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA VDE
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code SSA VDE
ICAO Code SBSV GCHI
City Salvador El Hierro Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Bahia Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 64 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 27.810000, -17.890000

Salvador (SSA) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 5,035 kilometers (3,128 miles / 2,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Brazil with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Salvador, it's 19:17 in El Hierro Island. The 3-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 Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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