EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
11,315 km
7,031 miles
KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
Distance
11,315 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
69°
east northeast

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EDI KCH
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kuching International Airport
IATA Code EDI KCH
ICAO Code EGPH WBGG
City Edinburgh Kuching
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 135 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 1.480000, 110.350000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kuching (KCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia is 11,315 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Malaysia. 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 21:31 in Edinburgh, it's 05:31 in Kuching. 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 Kuching (KCH) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 328° (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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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