The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kitadaito Airport (KTD) in Kitadaito Airport, Japan is 9,955 kilometers (6,186 miles / 5,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 17:27 in Edinburgh, it's 02:27 in Kitadaito Airport. 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 Kitadaito Airport (KTD) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 337° (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 Kitadaito Airport (KTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.