CIF
Chifeng
China
7,828 km
4,864 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
7,828 km
4,864 mi / 4,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CIF EDI
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CIF EDI
ICAO Code ZBCF EGPH
City Chifeng Edinburgh
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 55.950000, -3.370000

Chifeng (CIF) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 7,828 kilometers (4,864 miles / 4,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 04:54 in Chifeng, it's 20:54 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.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 42° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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