EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
13,532 km
8,408 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
13,532 km
8,408 mi / 7,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
219°
southwest

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EDI RGA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code EDI RGA
ICAO Code EGPH SAWE
City Edinburgh Rio Grande
Country United Kingdom Argentina
Timezone Europe/London America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 135 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 13,532 kilometers (8,408 miles / 7,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Argentina. 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 03:14 in Edinburgh, it's 00:14 in Rio Grande. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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