EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
1,253 km
778 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
1,253 km
778 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI QLS
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code EDI QLS
ICAO Code EGPH LSGL
City Edinburgh Lausanne
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 135 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 46.550000, 6.620000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 1,253 kilometers (778 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Edinburgh, it's 02:23 in Lausanne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,906 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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