AXT
Akita
Japan
8,846 km
5,497 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,846 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AXT EDI
Airport Name Akita Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AXT EDI
ICAO Code RJSK EGPH
City Akita Edinburgh
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 313 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 140.220000 55.950000, -3.370000

Akita (AXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akita Airport (AXT) in Akita, Japan to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,846 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Akita, it's 10:59 in Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Akita (AXT) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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