EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,078 km
8,748 miles
GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
Distance
14,078 km
8,748 mi / 7,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Europe/London
Heading
51°
northeast

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EDI GOV
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Gove Airport
IATA Code EDI GOV
ICAO Code EGPH YPGV
City Edinburgh Nhulunbuy
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Darwin
Elevation 135 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -12.270000, 136.820000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia is 14,078 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Edinburgh, it's 07:59 in Nhulunbuy. 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.

The return flight from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 333° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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