BWU
Sydney
Australia
16,878 km
10,488 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
16,878 km
10,488 mi / 9,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU EDI
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BWU EDI
ICAO Code YSBK EGPH
City Sydney Edinburgh
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/London
Elevation 29 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 55.950000, -3.370000

Sydney (BWU) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 16,878 kilometers (10,488 miles / 9,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Australia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Sydney, it's 23:25 in Edinburgh. With a 11-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 Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 49° (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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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