BIY
Bisho
South Africa
10,298 km
6,399 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
10,298 km
6,399 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

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BIY EDI
Airport Name Bisho Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BIY EDI
ICAO Code FABE EGPH
City Bisho Edinburgh
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 1,950 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bisho (BIY) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 10,298 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 South Africa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Bisho, it's 16:03 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,815 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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