Distance From Wellington International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, WLG - EDI Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 11423 miles or 18383 kilometers or 9920 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Edinburgh takes around 26 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 26 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WLG - EDI

Kilometers		18383 km
Statute Miles		11423 miles
Nautical Miles		9920 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 15 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to EDI Flight Path

Location of Wellington International Airport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wellington to Edinburgh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - EDI

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 11 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-05-10, 18:16:16 NZST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-05-10, 07:16:16 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom