ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
9,653 km
5,998 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
9,653 km
5,998 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
31°
north northeast

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ALD EDI
Airport Name Alerta Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ALD EDI
ICAO Code SPAR EGPH
City Fortaleza Edinburgh
Country Peru United Kingdom
Timezone America/Lima Europe/London
Elevation 797 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 55.950000, -3.370000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 9,653 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Fortaleza, it's 01:25 in Edinburgh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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