EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,356 km
3,328 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,356 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
193°
south southwest

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EDI HGS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code EDI HGS
ICAO Code EGPH GFHA
City Edinburgh Freetown
Country United Kingdom Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Freetown
Elevation 135 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 8.400000, -13.130000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,356 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 17:29 in Edinburgh, it's 17:29 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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