EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
11,459 km
7,120 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
11,459 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
60°
east northeast

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EDI SXS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code EDI SXS
ICAO Code EGPH WBKH
City Edinburgh Sahabat
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 5.090000, 119.090000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 11,459 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Malaysia. 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 16:56 in Edinburgh, it's 00:56 in Sahabat. With a 8-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 Sahabat (SXS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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