Distance From Wanaka Airport to Edinburgh Airport, WKA - EDI Distance

The distance from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 11597 miles or 18663 kilometers or 10071 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 Wanaka ( New Zealand ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wanaka and Edinburgh takes around 26 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport, Wanaka, New Zealand to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 26 hours 39 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 • WKA - EDI

Kilometers		18663 km
Statute Miles		11597 miles
Nautical Miles		10071 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 39 minutes

Wanaka Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - WKA to EDI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wanaka, New Zealand and Edinburgh, United Kingdom. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKA - EDI

Time difference between Wanaka (New Zealand) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 13 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 13 Hours behind Wanaka.

Location	Local Time
Wanaka (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 19:00:00 NZDT
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2026-02-22, 06:00:00 GMT

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

Wanaka Airport (WKA / NZWF) Wanaka, New Zealand

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom