Distance From Shanghai Chongming Airport to Edinburgh Airport

The distance from Shanghai Chongming Airport () to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5573 miles or 8969 kilometers or 4840 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shanghai (Chongming) ( China ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Chongming) and Edinburgh takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Chongming Airport, Shanghai (Chongming), China to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 12 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - EDI

Kilometers		8969 km
Statute Miles		5573 miles
Nautical Miles		4840 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Shanghai Chongming Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - to EDI Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Chongming Airport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Chongming) to Edinburgh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Chongming), China and Edinburgh, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Chongming), China and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - EDI

Time difference between Shanghai (Chongming) (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 8 Hours behind Shanghai (Chongming).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Chongming) (China)	2025-01-09, 05:59:07 CST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-01-08, 21:59:07 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shanghai Chongming Airport ( / ) Shanghai (Chongming), China

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom