EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
16,944 km
10,529 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,944 km
10,529 mi / 9,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI MBW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code EDI MBW
ICAO Code EGPH YMMB
City Edinburgh Melbourne
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 135 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,944 kilometers (10,529 miles / 9,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 15:07 in Edinburgh, it's 02:07 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Melbourne (MBW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 321° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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