ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
9,206 km
5,720 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
9,206 km
5,720 mi / 4,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ATF EDI
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ATF EDI
ICAO Code SEAM EGPH
City Ambato Edinburgh
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 8,502 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 55.950000, -3.370000

Ambato (ATF) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 9,206 kilometers (5,720 miles / 4,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Ambato, it's 09:22 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 8,367 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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