# Distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Qualicum Beach (XQU)

> 7,101 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,101 km / 4,412 mi / 3,834 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 17:53 in Edinburgh, it's 09:53 in Qualicum Beach)
- **Elevation difference**: 56 ft (XQU is higher than EDI)

## Airports

### [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPH
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.950000, -3.370000
- Elevation: 135 ft

### [Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xqu-qualicum-beach-qualicum-beach-airport/1ef266de-a020-6e58-80ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qualicum Beach, Canada
- ICAO: CAT4
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.340000, -124.390000
- Elevation: 191 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:53 in Edinburgh, it's 09:53 in Qualicum Beach.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xqu-qualicum-beach-qualicum-beach-airport/1ef266de-a020-6e58-80ef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)