The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 9,587 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Edinburgh, it's 21:55 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,190 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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