# Distance from Athens (AHN) to Edinburgh (EDI)

> 6,345 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,345 km / 3,943 mi / 3,426 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 22:00 in Athens, it's 03:00 in Edinburgh)
- **Elevation difference**: 677 ft (EDI is lower than AHN)

## Airports

### [Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahn-athens-athensben-epps-airport/1ef266df-0db2-66ce-a1ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Athens, United States
- ICAO: KAHN
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 33.950000, -83.330000
- Elevation: 812 ft

### [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPH
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.950000, -3.370000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:00 in Athens, it's 03:00 in Edinburgh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahn-athens-athensben-epps-airport/1ef266df-0db2-66ce-a1ef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/edi-edinburgh-edinburgh-airport/1ef266de-c51b-6866-b47a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)