EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,128 km
5,672 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
162°
south southeast

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EDI SZM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code EDI SZM
ICAO Code EGPH FYSS
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom Namibia
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 135 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 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 Namibia. 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 07:39 in Edinburgh, it's 09:39 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,319 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 349° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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