EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,297 km
6,398 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
10,297 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI GRJ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport George Airport
IATA Code EDI GRJ
ICAO Code EGPH FAGG
City Edinburgh George
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Edinburgh (EDI) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 10,297 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 01:01 in Edinburgh, it's 03:01 in George.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 346° (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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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