ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
5,611 km
3,487 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
5,611 km
3,487 mi / 3,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
314°
northwest

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ALA EDI
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ALA EDI
ICAO Code UAAA EGPH
City Almaty Edinburgh
Country Kazakhstan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/London
Elevation 2,238 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 55.950000, -3.370000

Almaty (ALA) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 5,611 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Kazakhstan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Almaty, it's 11:05 in Edinburgh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,103 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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