EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,544 km
4,687 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
7,544 km
4,687 mi / 4,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
43°
northeast

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EDI XIL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code EDI XIL
ICAO Code EGPH ZBXH
City Edinburgh Xilinhot
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 43.920000, 115.960000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 7,544 kilometers (4,687 miles / 4,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China. 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 05:05 in Edinburgh, it's 13:05 in Xilinhot. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Xilinhot (XIL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 328° (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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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