EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,919 km
5,542 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
28°
north northeast

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EDI SYO
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code EDI SYO
ICAO Code EGPH RJSY
City Edinburgh Shonai
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 38.810000, 139.790000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 15:25 in Edinburgh, it's 00:25 in Shonai. 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 Shonai (SYO) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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