EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,292 km
5,153 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,292 km
5,153 mi / 4,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI LAX
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code EDI LAX
ICAO Code EGPH KLAX
City Edinburgh Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 33.940000, -118.410000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,292 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 07:05 in Edinburgh, it's 23:05 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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