EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
15,229 km
9,463 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,229 km
9,463 mi / 8,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI FGI
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code EDI FGI
ICAO Code EGPH NSFI
City Edinburgh Apia
Country United Kingdom Samoa
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Apia
Elevation 135 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 15,229 kilometers (9,463 miles / 8,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Samoa. 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 18:32 in Edinburgh, it's 07:32 in Apia. With a 13-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 Apia (FGI) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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