Distance From Katukurunda Air Force Base to Edinburgh Airport, KTY - EDI Distance

The distance from Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5587 miles or 8991 kilometers or 4852 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 Kalutara ( Sri Lanka ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalutara and Edinburgh takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katukurunda Air Force Base, Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 12 hours 50 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 • KTY - EDI

Kilometers		8991 km
Statute Miles		5587 miles
Nautical Miles		4852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Katukurunda Air Force Base to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - KTY to EDI Flight Path

Location of Katukurunda Air Force Base & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalutara to Edinburgh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Edinburgh, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTY - EDI

Time difference between Kalutara (Sri Lanka) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Edinburgh time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kalutara.

Location	Local Time
Kalutara (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 10:09:00 +0530
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 04:39:00 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

Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY / VCCN) Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom