EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,755 km
5,440 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,755 km
5,440 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
38°
northeast

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EDI YEC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code EDI YEC
ICAO Code EGPH RKTY
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 135 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 36.630000, 128.350000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,755 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 South Korea. 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 13:20 in Edinburgh, it's 22:20 in Yecheon Airport. With a 9-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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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