EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
9,081 km
5,643 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
9,081 km
5,643 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
36°
northeast

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EDI IWJ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code EDI IWJ
ICAO Code EGPH RJOW
City Edinburgh Masuda
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.680000, 131.790000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 9,081 kilometers (5,643 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Japan. 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 08:18 in Edinburgh, it's 17:18 in Masuda. 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 336° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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