Distance From Lohathla Military Airport to Edinburgh Airport

The distance from Lohathla Military Airport () to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 6009 miles or 9670 kilometers or 5218 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 Lohathla ( South Africa ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lohathla and Edinburgh takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lohathla Military Airport, Lohathla, South Africa to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13 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		9670 km
Statute Miles		6009 miles
Nautical Miles		5218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

Lohathla Military Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - to EDI Flight Path

Location of Lohathla Military Airport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lohathla to Edinburgh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lohathla, South Africa and Edinburgh, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Lohathla, South Africa and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - EDI

Time difference between Lohathla (South Africa) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 1 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 1 Hours behind Lohathla.

Location	Local Time
Lohathla (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 06:11:42 SAST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2026-07-25, 05:11:42 BST

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

Lohathla Military Airport ( / FALH) Lohathla, South Africa

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom