EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,603 km
9,074 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,603 km
9,074 mi / 7,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
308°
northwest

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EDI FAC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code EDI FAC
ICAO Code EGPH NTKF
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 14,603 kilometers (9,074 miles / 7,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Edinburgh, it's 06:32 in Faaite Airport. With a 10-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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