EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,183 km
6,327 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
10,183 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
155°
south southeast

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EDI UTW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code EDI UTW
ICAO Code EGPH FAQT
City Edinburgh Queenstown
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 10,183 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 13:26 in Edinburgh, it's 15:26 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,502 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 344° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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