EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,963 km
3,705 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
5,963 km
3,705 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI MDW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code EDI MDW
ICAO Code EGPH KMDW
City Edinburgh Chicago
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 41.790000, -87.750000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 5,963 kilometers (3,705 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 02:36 in Edinburgh, it's 20:36 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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