The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,605 kilometers (8,454 miles / 7,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 French Polynesia 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 19:34 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 05:04 in Edinburgh. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,346 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) follows a heading of 305° (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 Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.