EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,575 km
9,057 miles
KKR
Kaukura Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,575 km
9,057 mi / 7,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

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EDI KKR
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kaukura Airport
IATA Code EDI KKR
ICAO Code EGPH NTGK
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -15.660000, -146.880000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kaukura Airport (KKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kaukura Airport (KKR) in Kaukura Airport, French Polynesia is 14,575 kilometers (9,057 miles / 7,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 03:13 in Edinburgh, it's 17:13 in Kaukura 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 Kaukura Airport (KKR) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Kaukura Airport (KKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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