AKF
Kufra
Libya
4,144 km
2,575 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
4,144 km
2,575 mi / 2,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
335°
north northwest

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AKF EDI
Airport Name Kufra Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AKF EDI
ICAO Code HLKF EGPH
City Kufra Edinburgh
Country Libya United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Europe/London
Elevation 1,367 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 55.950000, -3.370000

Kufra (AKF) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 4,144 kilometers (2,575 miles / 2,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Kufra, it's 00:15 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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