EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,097 km
5,652 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
9,097 km
5,652 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
91°
east

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EDI WRZ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code EDI WRZ
ICAO Code EGPH VCCW
City Edinburgh Weerawila
Country United Kingdom Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 6.250000, 81.240000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 9,097 kilometers (5,652 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 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 03:35 in Edinburgh, it's 09:05 in Weerawila. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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