DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
13,895 km
8,634 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
13,895 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Perth
Heading
327°
north northwest

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DCN EDI
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DCN EDI
ICAO Code YCIN EGPH
City N/A Edinburgh
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/London
Elevation 300 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 55.950000, -3.370000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,895 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Australia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 09:53 in Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 68° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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