EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
10,495 km
6,521 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
10,495 km
6,521 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
220°
southwest

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EDI QCN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code EDI QCN
ICAO Code EGPH SSCN
City Edinburgh Canela
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 10,495 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Edinburgh, it's 20:52 in Canela. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,588 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). 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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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