EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,676 km
6,634 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
10,676 km
6,634 mi / 5,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
74°
east northeast

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EDI KUA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code EDI KUA
ICAO Code EGPH WMKD
City Edinburgh Kuantan
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 135 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 3.780000, 103.210000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 10,676 kilometers (6,634 miles / 5,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:19 in Edinburgh, it's 01:19 in Kuantan. 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 Kuantan (KUA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 327° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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