Airport Comparison
| EDI | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Edinburgh Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | EDI | KWA |
| ICAO Code | EGPH | PKWA |
| City | Edinburgh | Kwajalein |
| Country | United Kingdom | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 55.950000, -3.370000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 12,777 kilometers (7,939 miles / 6,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.
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 Marshall Islands. 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 05:04 in Edinburgh, it's 17:04 in Kwajalein. 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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 355° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.