EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,126 km
5,049 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
8,126 km
5,049 mi / 4,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
53°
northeast

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EDI SIA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code EDI SIA
ICAO Code EGPH ZLSN
City Edinburgh Xi'an
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.380000, 109.120000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 8,126 kilometers (5,049 miles / 4,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 China. 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 11:20 in Edinburgh, it's 19:20 in Xi'an. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Xi'an (SIA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 327° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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