EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,196 km
4,471 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,196 km
4,471 mi / 3,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI SEA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code EDI SEA
ICAO Code EGPH KSEA
City Edinburgh Seattle
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 47.450000, -122.310000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,196 kilometers (4,471 miles / 3,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 07:31 in Edinburgh, it's 23:31 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 33° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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