VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
3,164 km
1,966 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,164 km
1,966 mi / 1,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
39°
northeast

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VDE ZRH
Airport Name Hierro Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code VDE ZRH
ICAO Code GCHI LSZH
City El Hierro Island Zurich
Country Spain Switzerland
Timezone Atlantic/Canary Europe/Zurich
Elevation 103 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 27.810000, -17.890000 47.460000, 8.550000

El Hierro Island (VDE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,164 kilometers (1,966 miles / 1,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in El Hierro Island, it's 23:40 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Hierro Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to El Hierro Island (VDE) follows a heading of 236° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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