The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 9,990 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Edinburgh, it's 15:26 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.