EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,883 km
5,520 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,883 km
5,520 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
90°
east

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EDI TRR
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code EDI TRR
ICAO Code EGPH VCCT
City Edinburgh Trincomalee
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 8.540000, 81.180000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 8,883 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 06:32 in Edinburgh, it's 12:02 in Trincomalee. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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