Sydney (Mascot) to Edinburgh
21h 24m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 16,890 km (10,495 miles) and takes approximately 21h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 329°, passing near 33.8° N, 114.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 43m | 31h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 39m | 22h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 46m | 19h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 52m | 20h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SYD | EDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Edinburgh |
| Country | Australia | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | YSSY | EGPH |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 55.9501, -3.3723 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Edinburgh?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 21h 24m. The great-circle distance is 16,890 km (10,495 miles, 9,120 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 329°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Edinburgh?
16,890 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,495 miles or 9,120 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SYD and EDI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,890 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 24m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Sydney (Mascot)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.