EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,822 km
4,860 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
7,822 km
4,860 mi / 4,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
305°
northwest

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EDI VLE
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code EDI VLE
ICAO Code EGPH K40G
City Edinburgh Grand Canyon
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 35.650000, -112.150000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 7,822 kilometers (4,860 miles / 4,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 21:58 in Edinburgh, it's 14:58 in Grand Canyon. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,864 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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