EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,328 km
5,796 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
9,328 km
5,796 mi / 5,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
150°
south southeast

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Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code EDI LCD
ICAO Code EGPH FALO
City Edinburgh Louis Trichardt
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 9,328 kilometers (5,796 miles / 5,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 19:36 in Edinburgh, it's 21:36 in Louis Trichardt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,890 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 342° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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