EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,090 km
3,784 miles
FFT
Frankfort
United States
Distance
6,090 km
3,784 mi / 3,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI FFT
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Capital City Airport
IATA Code EDI FFT
ICAO Code EGPH KFFT
City Edinburgh Frankfort
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 812 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 38.180000, -84.910000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfort (FFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States is 6,090 kilometers (3,784 miles / 3,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 10:03 in Edinburgh, it's 05:03 in Frankfort. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Frankfort (FFT) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Capital City Airport (FFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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