EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,946 km
4,938 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
7,946 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
36°
northeast

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EDI JIL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code EDI JIL
ICAO Code EGPH ZYJL
City Edinburgh Jilin
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 44.000000, 126.400000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 7,946 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 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 00:23 in Edinburgh, it's 08:23 in Jilin. 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 Jilin (JIL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 333° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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