EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,735 km
6,049 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
9,735 km
6,049 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
162°
south southeast

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EDI SBU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code EDI SBU
ICAO Code EGPH FASB
City Edinburgh Springbok
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:30 in Edinburgh, it's 23:30 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,555 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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