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ESS to VRL: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Vila Real (Vila Real Airport)

986 mi
1,586 km · 857 nm
2h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details

986 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 37m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from VRL?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Vila Real (VRL) is 986 miles (1,586 km, 857 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to VRL?

A nonstop flight takes about 2h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Essen and Vila Real?

Vila Real is 1 hour behind Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to VRL?

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