EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
15,448 km
9,599 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,448 km
9,599 mi / 8,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
14°
north northeast

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EDI SON
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code EDI SON
ICAO Code EGPH NVSS
City Edinburgh Luganville
Country United Kingdom Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Efate
Elevation 135 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,448 kilometers (9,599 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 19:12 in Edinburgh, it's 06:12 in Luganville. With a 11-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 Luganville (SON) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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