EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,876 km
5,515 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
8,876 km
5,515 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI GWA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code EDI GWA
ICAO Code EGPH VYGW
City Edinburgh Gwa
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 17.600000, 94.580000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 8,876 kilometers (5,515 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Myanmar. 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 17:31 in Edinburgh, it's 00:01 in Gwa. With a 6.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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