EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,063 km
5,632 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,063 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
92°
east

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EDI KCT
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code EDI KCT
ICAO Code EGPH VCCK
City Edinburgh Galle
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 5.990000, 80.320000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 9,063 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 23:46 in Edinburgh, it's 05:16 in Galle. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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