EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,763 km
8,552 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
13,763 km
8,552 mi / 7,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EDI KUC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code EDI KUC
ICAO Code EGPH NGKT
City Edinburgh Kuria
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 0.220000, 173.440000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 13,763 kilometers (8,552 miles / 7,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Kiribati. 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 16:02 in Edinburgh, it's 04:02 in Kuria. With a 12-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 Kuria (KUC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 358° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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