EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
16,051 km
9,974 miles
HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
Distance
16,051 km
9,974 mi / 8,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
18°
north northeast

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EDI HLU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nesson Airport
IATA Code EDI HLU
ICAO Code EGPH NWWH
City Edinburgh Houailou
Country United Kingdom New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -21.260000, 165.620000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Houailou (HLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia is 16,051 kilometers (9,974 miles / 8,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 01:23 in Edinburgh, it's 12:23 in Houailou. With a 11-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 Houailou (HLU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Nesson Airport (HLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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