The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 10,521 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Indonesia. 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 18:30 in Edinburgh, it's 01:30 in Parapat-Sumatra Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,946 feet between the two airports. Parapat Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 327° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.