DEC
Decatur
United States
6,187 km
3,844 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,187 km
3,844 mi / 3,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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DEC EDI
Airport Name Decatur Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DEC EDI
ICAO Code KDEC EGPH
City Decatur Edinburgh
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 682 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 55.950000, -3.370000

Decatur (DEC) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,187 kilometers (3,844 miles / 3,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Decatur, it's 17:11 in Edinburgh. With a 6-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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