EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,213 km
6,346 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
10,213 km
6,346 mi / 5,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/London
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EDI POI
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code EDI POI
ICAO Code EGPH SLPO
City Edinburgh Potosi
Country United Kingdom Bolivia
Timezone Europe/London America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 10,213 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Edinburgh, it's 08:48 in Potosi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,778 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 30° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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