CCU
Kolkata
India
8,049 km
5,001 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,049 km
5,001 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
324°
northwest

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CCU EDI
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CCU EDI
ICAO Code VECC EGPH
City Kolkata Edinburgh
Country India United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/London
Elevation 16 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 55.950000, -3.370000

Kolkata (CCU) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,049 kilometers (5,001 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 India 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 12:45 in Kolkata, it's 07:15 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 Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 75° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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