EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,915 km
5,540 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,915 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
90°
east

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EDI HIM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code EDI HIM
ICAO Code EGPH VCCH
City Edinburgh Hingurakgoda
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 8.050000, 80.980000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 8,915 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 16:55 in Edinburgh, it's 22:25 in Hingurakgoda. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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