Flight time from Edinburgh to New York

About 5,244 km (3,259 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 7h 5m.

Distance

5,244 km

3,259 miles

Flight time

7h 5m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

5h behind

New York

From

Departure time (local)

Edinburgh to New York

5,244 km

3,259 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

7h 5m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Edinburgh to New York at a glance

Flying from Edinburgh, United Kingdom to New York, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 5,244 kilometres (3,259 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 5m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

New York is about 5 hours behind Edinburgh, so expect some jet lag from crossing 5 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Edinburgh to New York FAQ

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Edinburgh to New York is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 5m, based on a great-circle distance of 5,244 km (3,259 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Edinburgh from New York?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Edinburgh to New York is about 5,244 kilometres, or 3,259 miles.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?

New York is about 5 hours behind Edinburgh. Crossing 5 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.