EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,397 km
5,218 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI KBQ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code EDI KBQ
ICAO Code EGPH FWKG
City Edinburgh Kasungu
Country United Kingdom Malawi
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 135 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Malawi. 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 16:52 in Edinburgh, it's 18:52 in Kasungu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,335 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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