EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,532 km
5,923 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
9,532 km
5,923 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
51°
northeast

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EDI KNH
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code EDI KNH
ICAO Code EGPH RCBS
City Edinburgh Shang-I
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 135 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 24.430000, 118.360000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 9,532 kilometers (5,923 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 07:13 in Edinburgh, it's 15:13 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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