EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,253 km
3,886 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
6,253 km
3,886 mi / 3,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/London
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI EIL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code EDI EIL
ICAO Code EGPH PAEI
City Edinburgh Fairbanks
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Anchorage
Elevation 135 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 64.670000, -147.100000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 6,253 kilometers (3,886 miles / 3,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Edinburgh, it's 09:50 in Fairbanks. With a 9-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 Fairbanks (EIL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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