DLC
Dalian
China
8,253 km
5,128 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DLC EDI
Airport Name Zhoushuizi Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DLC EDI
ICAO Code ZYTL EGPH
City Dalian Edinburgh
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 107 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 121.540000 55.950000, -3.370000

Dalian (DLC) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 07:24 in Dalian, it's 23:24 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 Dalian (DLC) follows a heading of 41° (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 Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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