The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia is 14,268 kilometers (8,866 miles / 7,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Australia. 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 18:28 in Edinburgh, it's 02:28 in Gordon Downs. 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 Gordon Downs (GDD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 328° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.