EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6,181 km
3,841 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
6,181 km
3,841 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI ZFA
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code EDI ZFA
ICAO Code EGPH CZFA
City Edinburgh Faro
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 62.210000, -133.380000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 6,181 kilometers (3,841 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Canada. 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 01:40 in Edinburgh, it's 17:40 in Faro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,216 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 31° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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