EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,598 km
5,964 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,598 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
155°
south southeast

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EDI VRU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code EDI VRU
ICAO Code EGPH FAVB
City Edinburgh Vyrburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,598 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:52 in Edinburgh, it's 05:52 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,785 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 345° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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