AKU
Aksu
China
5,964 km
3,706 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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AKU EDI
Airport Name Aksu Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AKU EDI
ICAO Code ZWAK EGPH
City Aksu Edinburgh
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 55.950000, -3.370000

Aksu (AKU) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China 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 21:47 in Aksu, it's 13:47 in Edinburgh. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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