EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,400 km
8,326 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
13,400 km
8,326 mi / 7,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
221°
southwest

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EDI RGL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code EDI RGL
ICAO Code EGPH SAWG
City Edinburgh Rio Gallegos
Country United Kingdom Argentina
Timezone Europe/London America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 135 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 13,400 kilometers (8,326 miles / 7,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 08:55 in Edinburgh, it's 05:55 in Rio Gallegos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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