Distance From Niigata Airport to Edinburgh Airport, KIJ - EDI Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5585 miles or 8988 kilometers or 4850 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Niigata ( Japan ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Edinburgh takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 12 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIJ - EDI

Kilometers		8988 km
Statute Miles		5585 miles
Nautical Miles		4850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Niigata Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to EDI Flight Path

Location of Niigata Airport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - EDI

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 9 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 9 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2025-12-16, 06:14:31 JST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 21:14:31 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom