EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,695 km
3,539 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
5,695 km
3,539 mi / 3,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
166°
south southeast

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EDI QOW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code EDI QOW
ICAO Code EGPH DNIM
City Edinburgh Owerri
Country United Kingdom Nigeria
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Lagos
Elevation 135 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 5.430000, 7.210000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 5,695 kilometers (3,539 miles / 3,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Edinburgh, it's 04:11 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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