EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,766 km
5,447 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EDI MSJ
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code EDI MSJ
ICAO Code EGPH RJSM
City Edinburgh Misawa
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 40.700000, 141.370000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 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 12:56 in Edinburgh, it's 21:56 in Misawa. 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 Misawa (MSJ) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 341° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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