EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,038 km
4,995 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
8,038 km
4,995 mi / 4,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI SDD
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code EDI SDD
ICAO Code EGPH FNUB
City Edinburgh Lubango
Country United Kingdom Angola
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Luanda
Elevation 135 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 8,038 kilometers (4,995 miles / 4,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Angola. 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 14:01 in Edinburgh, it's 15:01 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,643 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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