EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,920 km
6,164 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
9,920 km
6,164 mi / 5,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
49°
northeast

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EDI KYD
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code EDI KYD
ICAO Code EGPH RCLY
City Edinburgh Orchid Island
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 135 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 22.030000, 121.530000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 9,920 kilometers (6,164 miles / 5,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 22:59 in Edinburgh, it's 06:59 in Orchid Island. 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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 333° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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