EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,621 km
4,114 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
6,621 km
4,114 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI GRI
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code EDI GRI
ICAO Code EGPH KGRI
City Edinburgh Grand Island
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 40.970000, -98.310000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 6,621 kilometers (4,114 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 23:37 in Edinburgh, it's 17:37 in Grand Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,712 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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