EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,349 km
3,945 miles
GVL
Gainesville
United States
Distance
6,349 km
3,945 mi / 3,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
284°
west northwest

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EDI GVL
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
IATA Code EDI GVL
ICAO Code EGPH KGVL
City Edinburgh Gainesville
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 1,277 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.270000, -83.830000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Gainesville (GVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States is 6,349 kilometers (3,945 miles / 3,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,142 feet between the two airports. Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Gainesville (GVL) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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