BHM
Birmingham
United States
6,584 km
4,091 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,584 km
4,091 mi / 3,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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BHM EDI
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BHM EDI
ICAO Code KBHM EGPH
City Birmingham Edinburgh
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 650 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 55.950000, -3.370000

Birmingham (BHM) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,584 kilometers (4,091 miles / 3,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Birmingham, it's 09:03 in Edinburgh. With a 6-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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