EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,017 km
6,224 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
10,017 km
6,224 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
153°
south southeast

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EDI NKU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code EDI NKU
ICAO Code EGPH FXNK
City Edinburgh Nkaus
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 135 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 10,017 kilometers (6,224 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Edinburgh, it's 02:14 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,486 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 343° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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