EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,186 km
4,465 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
7,186 km
4,465 mi / 3,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI LFT
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code EDI LFT
ICAO Code EGPH KLFT
City Edinburgh Lafayette
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 30.210000, -91.990000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 7,186 kilometers (4,465 miles / 3,880 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 19:46 in Edinburgh, it's 13:46 in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette (LFT) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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