# Distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Karamay (KRY)

> 5,890 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,890 km / 3,660 mi / 3,181 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 03:09 in Edinburgh, it's 10:09 in Karamay)
- **Elevation difference**: 135 ft (KRY is lower 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

### [Karamay Airport (KRY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kry-karamay-karamay-airport/1ef266e0-2107-69da-b63a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Karamay, China
- ICAO: ZWKM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 45.470000, 84.950000
- Elevation: 0 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 03:09 in Edinburgh, it's 10:09 in Karamay.
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)
- [Karamay Airport (KRY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kry-karamay-karamay-airport/1ef266e0-2107-69da-b63a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)