ALU
Alula
Somalia
6,725 km
4,179 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,725 km
4,179 mi / 3,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU EDI
Airport Name Alula Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ALU EDI
ICAO Code HCMA EGPH
City Alula Edinburgh
Country Somalia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 55.950000, -3.370000

Alula (ALU) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,725 kilometers (4,179 miles / 3,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Alula, it's 04:13 in Edinburgh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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