BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
8,732 km
5,426 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,732 km
5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BLZ EDI
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BLZ EDI
ICAO Code FWCL EGPH
City Blantyre Edinburgh
Country Malawi United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/London
Elevation 2,555 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 55.950000, -3.370000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,732 kilometers (5,426 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Malawi 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 11:11 in Blantyre, it's 09:11 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,420 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 142° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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