EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,822 km
6,724 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
10,822 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
220°
southwest

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EDI RIG
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code EDI RIG
ICAO Code EGPH SJRG
City Edinburgh Rio Grande
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -32.080000, -52.160000

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

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 10,822 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:52 in Edinburgh, it's 14:52 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 (RIG) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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