EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,537 km
3,440 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
5,537 km
3,440 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI YQT
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code EDI YQT
ICAO Code EGPH CYQT
City Edinburgh Thunder Bay
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 135 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 48.370000, -89.320000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 5,537 kilometers (3,440 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Canada. 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 21:50 in Edinburgh, it's 16:50 in Thunder Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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