BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
9,168 km
5,697 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
9,168 km
5,697 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Harare
Heading
341°
north northwest

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BFO EDI
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BFO EDI
ICAO Code FVCZ EGPH
City Chiredzi Edinburgh
Country Zimbabwe United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/London
Elevation 1,421 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 55.950000, -3.370000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 9,168 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 00:02 in Chiredzi, it's 22:02 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,286 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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