EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,403 km
4,600 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
7,403 km
4,600 mi / 3,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
55°
northeast

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EDI JIC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code EDI JIC
ICAO Code EGPH ZLJC
City Edinburgh Jinchang
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 38.540000, 102.350000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 7,403 kilometers (4,600 miles / 3,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 15:44 in Edinburgh, it's 23:44 in Jinchang. 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 4,605 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 324° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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