EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,226 km
8,840 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,226 km
8,840 mi / 7,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
63°
east northeast

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EDI NLS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code EDI NLS
ICAO Code EGPH YNIC
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Perth
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,226 kilometers (8,840 miles / 7,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Australia. 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 04:02 in Edinburgh, it's 12:02 in Nicholson Airport. With a 8-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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 328° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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