EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,415 km
3,986 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
6,415 km
3,986 mi / 3,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
131°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

EDI JIM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code EDI JIM
ICAO Code EGPH HAJM
City Edinburgh Jimma
Country United Kingdom Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 135 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 7.670000, 36.820000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 6,415 kilometers (3,986 miles / 3,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:26 in Edinburgh, it's 21:26 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,365 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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