# Distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Libenge (LIE)

> 6,139 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,139 km / 3,815 mi / 3,315 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 153° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 345° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 04:17 in Edinburgh, it's 04:17 in Libenge)
- **Elevation difference**: 990 ft (LIE 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

### [Libenge Airport (LIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lie-libenge-libenge-airport/1ef266de-e33c-678c-ad8c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Libenge, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZFA
- Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
- Coordinates: 3.630000, 18.630000
- Elevation: 1,125 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.

## Related

- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Libenge Airport (LIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lie-libenge-libenge-airport/1ef266de-e33c-678c-ad8c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)