EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,015 km
5,602 miles
JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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EDI JDG
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jeongseok Airport
IATA Code EDI JDG
ICAO Code EGPH RKPD
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 135 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 33.400000, 126.710000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Edinburgh, it's 18:06 in Jeongseok Airport. With a 9-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 1,036 feet between the two airports. Jeongseok Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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