AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
13,734 km
8,534 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
13,734 km
8,534 mi / 7,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
358°
north

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AEA EDI
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AEA EDI
ICAO Code NGTB EGPH
City Abemama Atoll Edinburgh
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 8 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 55.950000, -3.370000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,734 kilometers (8,534 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Kiribati with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Abemama Atoll, it's 04:18 in Edinburgh. With a 12-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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