EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,482 km
4,028 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
6,482 km
4,028 mi / 3,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
131°
southeast

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EDI WAC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code EDI WAC
ICAO Code EGPH HAWC
City Edinburgh Waca
Country United Kingdom Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 135 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 7.170000, 37.170000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 6,482 kilometers (4,028 miles / 3,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 07:32 in Edinburgh, it's 10:32 in Waca. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,065 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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