EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,222 km
6,352 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
10,222 km
6,352 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI ROD
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code EDI ROD
ICAO Code EGPH FARS
City Edinburgh Robertson
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 10,222 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Edinburgh, it's 07:51 in Robertson.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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