BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
8,480 km
5,269 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,480 km
5,269 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BDI EDI
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BDI EDI
ICAO Code FSSB EGPH
City Bird Island Edinburgh
Country Seychelles United Kingdom
Timezone Indian/Mahe Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bird Island (BDI) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,480 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Seychelles 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 20:21 in Bird Island, it's 16:21 in Edinburgh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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