AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
8,542 km
5,308 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,542 km
5,308 mi / 4,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
325°
northwest

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AKY EDI
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AKY EDI
ICAO Code VYSW EGPH
City Sittwe Edinburgh
Country Myanmar United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Yangon Europe/London
Elevation 27 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 55.950000, -3.370000

Sittwe (AKY) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,542 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Sittwe, it's 21:49 in Edinburgh. With a 6.5-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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