The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 13,570 kilometers (8,432 miles / 7,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:50 in Edinburgh, it's 17:20 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 9.5-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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.