ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,858 km
5,504 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,858 km
5,504 mi / 4,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
326°
northwest

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ACJ EDI
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ACJ EDI
ICAO Code VCCA EGPH
City Anuradhapura Edinburgh
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 324 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 55.950000, -3.370000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,858 kilometers (5,504 miles / 4,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Anuradhapura, it's 18:44 in Edinburgh. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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