# Distance from Asmara (ASM) to Edinburgh (EDI)

> 5,762 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,762 km / 3,581 mi / 3,111 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 124° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Eritrea) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 05:59 in Asmara, it's 03:59 in Edinburgh)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,526 ft (EDI is lower than ASM)

## Airports

### [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Asmara, Eritrea
- ICAO: HHAS
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates: 15.290000, 38.910000
- Elevation: 7,661 ft

### [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPH
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.950000, -3.370000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:59 in Asmara, it's 03:59 in Edinburgh.

## Related

- [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)