EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
11,214 km
6,968 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
11,214 km
6,968 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

EDI IRJ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code EDI IRJ
ICAO Code EGPH SANL
City Edinburgh La Rioja
Country United Kingdom Argentina
Timezone Europe/London America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 135 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Edinburgh (EDI) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 11,214 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Edinburgh, it's 08:58 in La Rioja. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 31° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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