EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,890 km
4,281 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
6,890 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
287°
west northwest

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EDI JAN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code EDI JAN
ICAO Code EGPH KJAN
City Edinburgh Jackson
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 32.310000, -90.080000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 6,890 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 06:05 in Edinburgh, it's 00:05 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (JAN) 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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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