EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,367 km
5,820 miles
IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
Distance
9,367 km
5,820 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
30°
north northeast

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EDI IHA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Niijima Airport
IATA Code EDI IHA
ICAO Code EGPH RJAN
City Edinburgh N/A
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.370000, 139.270000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Niijima Airport (IHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Japan. 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 01:43 in Edinburgh, it's 10:43 in Niijima Airport. With a 9-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 Niijima Airport (IHA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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