# Distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Jinghong (JHG)

> 8,834 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,834 km / 5,489 mi / 4,770 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 326° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 05:51 in Edinburgh, it's 12:51 in Jinghong)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,680 ft (JHG is higher than EDI)

## Airports

### [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPH
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.950000, -3.370000
- Elevation: 135 ft

### [Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jhg-jinghong-xishuangbanna-gasa-airport/1ef266e0-1fa8-6f44-abe3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jinghong, China
- ICAO: ZPJH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 21.970000, 100.760000
- Elevation: 1,815 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:51 in Edinburgh, it's 12:51 in Jinghong.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jhg-jinghong-xishuangbanna-gasa-airport/1ef266e0-1fa8-6f44-abe3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)