EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,920 km
4,300 miles
GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
Distance
6,920 km
4,300 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
284°
west northwest

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EDI GUF
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field
IATA Code EDI GUF
ICAO Code EGPH KJKA
City Edinburgh Gulf Shores
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 30.290000, -87.670000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Gulf Shores (GUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States is 6,920 kilometers (4,300 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 04:55 in Edinburgh, it's 22:55 in Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores (GUF) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 39° (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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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