CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
9,724 km
6,042 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
9,724 km
6,042 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CYI EDI
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CYI EDI
ICAO Code RCKU EGPH
City Chiayi City Edinburgh
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 85 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 55.950000, -3.370000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 9,724 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Taiwan 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 15:16 in Chiayi City, it's 07:16 in Edinburgh. With a 8-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 Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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