BPX
Bangda
China
7,842 km
4,873 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
7,842 km
4,873 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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BPX EDI
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BPX EDI
ICAO Code ZUBD EGPH
City Bangda Edinburgh
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 14,219 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bangda (BPX) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 7,842 kilometers (4,873 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 China 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 23:44 in Bangda, it's 15:44 in Edinburgh. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 14,084 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 64° (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 Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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