EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
4,006 km
2,489 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,006 km
2,489 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/London
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

EDI SCO
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code EDI SCO
ICAO Code EGPH UATE
City Edinburgh Aktau
Country United Kingdom Kazakhstan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Oral
Elevation 135 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 43.860000, 51.090000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 4,006 kilometers (2,489 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Edinburgh, it's 05:29 in Aktau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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