DDG
Dandong
China
8,260 km
5,133 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,260 km
5,133 mi / 4,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
333°
north northwest

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DDG EDI
Airport Name Dandong Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DDG EDI
ICAO Code ZYDD EGPH
City Dandong Edinburgh
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.020000, 124.290000 55.950000, -3.370000

Dandong (DDG) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dandong Airport (DDG) in Dandong, China to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,260 kilometers (5,133 miles / 4,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 07:49 in Dandong, it's 23:49 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 Dandong (DDG) follows a heading of 39° (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 Dandong Airport (DDG) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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