EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,078 km
4,398 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
7,078 km
4,398 mi / 3,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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EDI JGN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code EDI JGN
ICAO Code EGPH ZLJQ
City Edinburgh Jiayuguan
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 39.860000, 98.340000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 7,078 kilometers (4,398 miles / 3,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 16:15 in Edinburgh, it's 00:15 in Jiayuguan. 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.

The return flight from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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