EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,261 km
4,512 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
7,261 km
4,512 mi / 3,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
143°
southeast

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EDI GID
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code EDI GID
ICAO Code EGPH HBBE
City Edinburgh Gitega
Country United Kingdom Burundi
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 135 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 7,261 kilometers (4,512 miles / 3,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 United Kingdom with Burundi. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Edinburgh, it's 04:42 in Gitega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,606 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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