EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,331 km
5,177 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,331 km
5,177 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI NKX
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code EDI NKX
ICAO Code EGPH KNKX
City Edinburgh San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 32.870000, -117.140000

Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 8,331 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:30 in Edinburgh, it's 19:30 in San Diego. With a 8-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 San Diego (NKX) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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