EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,595 km
4,098 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
6,595 km
4,098 mi / 3,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
122°
east southeast

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EDI HGA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code EDI HGA
ICAO Code EGPH HCMH
City Edinburgh Hargeisa
Country United Kingdom Somalia
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 135 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 9.520000, 44.090000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 6,595 kilometers (4,098 miles / 3,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Somalia. 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 05:53 in Edinburgh, it's 08:53 in Hargeisa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,288 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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