AQP
Arequipa
Peru
10,222 km
6,352 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
10,222 km
6,352 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
31°
north northeast

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AQP EDI
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AQP EDI
ICAO Code SPQU EGPH
City Arequipa Edinburgh
Country Peru United Kingdom
Timezone America/Lima Europe/London
Elevation 8,405 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 55.950000, -3.370000

Arequipa (AQP) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 10,222 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with United Kingdom. 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 09:08 in Arequipa, it's 14:08 in Edinburgh. 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 8,270 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 243° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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