The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Edinburgh, it's 20:16 in Illaga-Papua Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,172 feet between the two airports. Illaga Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 336° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.