EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,310 km
8,892 miles
REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
297°
west northwest

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EDI REA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Reao Airport
IATA Code EDI REA
ICAO Code EGPH NTGE
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -18.470000, -136.440000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Reao Airport (REA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 14:40 in Edinburgh, it's 04:40 in Reao 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 Reao Airport (REA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Reao Airport (REA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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