UIO
Quito
Ecuador
7,141 km
4,437 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
7,141 km
4,437 mi / 3,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VDE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Hierro Airport
IATA Code UIO VDE
ICAO Code SEQM GCHI
City Quito El Hierro Island
Country Ecuador Spain
Timezone America/Guayaquil Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 9,200 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 27.810000, -17.890000

Quito (UIO) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 7,141 kilometers (4,437 miles / 3,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Ecuador 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 14:19 in Quito, it's 19:19 in El Hierro Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,097 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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