EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,759 km
6,064 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
9,759 km
6,064 mi / 5,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
154°
south southeast

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EDI WEL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code EDI WEL
ICAO Code EGPH FAWM
City Edinburgh Welkom
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 9,759 kilometers (6,064 miles / 5,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:57 in Edinburgh, it's 05:57 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,264 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 344° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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