Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Edinburgh Airport

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5697 miles or 9169 kilometers or 4948 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Edinburgh takes around 13 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13 hours 5 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 • - EDI

Kilometers		9169 km
Statute Miles		5697 miles
Nautical Miles		4948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 5 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - to EDI Flight Path

Location of Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - EDI

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

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2026-11-09, 12:39:05 JST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2026-11-09, 03:39:05 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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom