# Distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Owerri (QOW)

> 5,695 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,695 km / 3,539 mi / 3,075 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 352° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Nigeria
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:35 in Edinburgh, it's 03:35 in Owerri)
- **Elevation difference**: 238 ft (QOW 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

### [Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qow-owerri-sam-mbakwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7d6-65c0-90f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Owerri, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNIM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 5.430000, 7.210000
- Elevation: 373 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)
- [Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qow-owerri-sam-mbakwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7d6-65c0-90f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)