Flight time from London to Edinburgh

About 534 km (332 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 1h 10m.

Distance

534 km

332 miles

Flight time

1h 10m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

None

same zone

From

Departure time (local)

London to Edinburgh

534 km

332 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

1h 10m

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.

London to Edinburgh at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Edinburgh, United Kingdom covers a great-circle distance of roughly 534 kilometres (332 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 10m, 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.

Edinburgh is in the same time zone as London, so you will not lose any time to jet lag on this route. 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.

London to Edinburgh FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?

London to Edinburgh is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 10m, based on a great-circle distance of 534 km (332 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Edinburgh?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Edinburgh is about 534 kilometres, or 332 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is in the same time zone as London. There is no jet lag from time zones on this route.

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