CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
5,241 km
3,257 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
5,241 km
3,257 mi / 2,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
313°
northwest

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CIT EDI
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CIT EDI
ICAO Code UAII EGPH
City Shymkent Edinburgh
Country Kazakhstan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/London
Elevation 1,387 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 55.950000, -3.370000

Shymkent (CIT) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 5,241 kilometers (3,257 miles / 2,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 15:06 in Shymkent, it's 10:06 in Edinburgh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 74° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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