EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,505 km
5,906 miles
HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
Distance
9,505 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
149°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

EDI HDS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
IATA Code EDI HDS
ICAO Code EGPH FAHS
City Edinburgh Hoedspruit
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 1,743 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -24.370000, 31.050000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Hoedspruit (HDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 9,505 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 South Africa. 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 06:58 in Edinburgh, it's 07:58 in Hoedspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,608 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 341° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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