Edinburgh (EDI) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,495

miles

16,890

kilometers

9,120

nautical miles

🕐 20h 29m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (49°)

Direction

🌍 +10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,495	+6,297	16,792 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,495	+6,297	16,792 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,495	+5,248	15,743 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,495	+5,248	15,743 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,495	+10,495	20,990 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,495	+5,248	15,743 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Edinburgh to Sydney would take approximately 22 days compared to just 20h 29m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to SYD route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 10,495 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Edinburgh. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 10,495 miles (16,890 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EDI to SYD typically take around 20h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,495 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.