EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,192 km
4,469 miles
GOQ
Golmud
China
Distance
7,192 km
4,469 mi / 3,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI GOQ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Golmud Airport
IATA Code EDI GOQ
ICAO Code EGPH ZLGM
City Edinburgh Golmud
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 36.400000, 94.790000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Golmud (GOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China is 7,192 kilometers (4,469 miles / 3,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 United Kingdom with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Edinburgh, it's 23:14 in Golmud. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Golmud (GOQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 322° (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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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