EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,130 km
5,673 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
9,130 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
47°
northeast

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EDI YIW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code EDI YIW
ICAO Code EGPH ZSYW
City Edinburgh Yiwu
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 29.340000, 120.030000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 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 08:49 in Edinburgh, it's 16:49 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 332° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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