EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,453 km
3,389 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
5,453 km
3,389 mi / 2,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI LTC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code EDI LTC
ICAO Code EGPH FTTH
City Edinburgh Lai
Country United Kingdom Chad
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 135 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 9.400000, 16.300000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 5,453 kilometers (3,389 miles / 2,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Chad. 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 18:17 in Edinburgh, it's 19:17 in Lai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 346° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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