EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,823 km
4,861 miles
GYU
Guyuan
China
Distance
7,823 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
54°
northeast

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EDI GYU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
IATA Code EDI GYU
ICAO Code EGPH ZLGY
City Edinburgh Guyuan
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 5,696 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 36.080000, 106.220000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Guyuan (GYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China is 7,823 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 21:07 in Edinburgh, it's 05:07 in Guyuan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,561 feet between the two airports. Guyuan Liupanshan Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guyuan (GYU) 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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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