The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Baharu, Malaysia is 10,398 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Malaysia. 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 19:55 in Edinburgh, it's 03:55 in Kota Baharu. 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 Kota Baharu (KBR) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.