EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,616 km
5,975 miles
HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
49°
northeast

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EDI HSZ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Hsinchu Air Base
IATA Code EDI HSZ
ICAO Code EGPH RCPO
City Edinburgh Hsinchu City
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 24.820000, 120.940000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Edinburgh, it's 17:10 in Hsinchu City. 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 Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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