EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,544 km
9,037 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
21°
north northeast

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EDI KWS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code EDI KWS
ICAO Code EGPH AGKW
City Edinburgh Kwailabesi
Country United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Solomon 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 00:05 in Edinburgh, it's 11:05 in Kwailabesi. 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 348° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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