EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,794 km
6,086 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
9,794 km
6,086 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
156°
south southeast

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EDI KIM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code EDI KIM
ICAO Code EGPH FAKM
City Edinburgh Kimberley
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 9,794 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with South Africa. 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 06:34 in Edinburgh, it's 08:34 in Kimberley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,815 feet between the two airports. Kimberley Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 345° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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