EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,119 km
5,666 miles
JGS
Ji'an
China
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
53°
northeast

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EDI JGS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jinggangshan Airport
IATA Code EDI JGS
ICAO Code EGPH ZSGS
City Edinburgh Ji'an
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 26.860000, 114.740000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Ji'an (JGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 China. 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 19:27 in Edinburgh, it's 03:27 in Ji'an. 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 Ji'an (JGS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 330° (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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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