VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
8,720 km
5,419 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,720 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VDE YVR
Airport Name Hierro Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code VDE YVR
ICAO Code GCHI CYVR
City El Hierro Island Richmond
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Vancouver
Elevation 103 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.810000, -17.890000 49.190000, -123.180000

El Hierro Island (VDE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,720 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in El Hierro Island, it's 14:23 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to El Hierro Island (VDE) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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