EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,179 km
6,325 miles
FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
Distance
10,179 km
6,325 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
136°
southeast

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EDI FTU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Tolanaro Airport
IATA Code EDI FTU
ICAO Code EGPH FMSD
City Edinburgh Tolanaro
Country United Kingdom Madagascar
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -25.040000, 46.960000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Tolanaro (FTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar is 10,179 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Madagascar. 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 00:46 in Edinburgh, it's 03:46 in Tolanaro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tolanaro (FTU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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