Edinburgh to New York Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Edinburgh to New York?
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Average flight time is 7 hours 36 minutes

The fastest flight time from Edinburgh to New York is 7 hours 20 minutes

Edinburgh to New York flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 7 hours 36 minutes
Shortest flight duration 7 hours 20 minutes
Longest flight duration 7 hours 40 minutes
The average flight time from Edinburgh to New York is 7 hours 36 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Edinburgh to New York is 3,259 miles / 5,244 km

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh has 1 airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

If you don't fancy flying from Edinburgh there are a number of airports nearby that fly to New York: Glasgow International Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), Newcastle Airport (NCL), Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Inverness Airport (INV).

New York airports

New York has 3 airports: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

If you don't fancy flying from New York there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Edinburgh: White Plains Westchester County Airport (HPN), Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN), Allentown Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Avoca Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Glasgow to New York, Scotland to New York and Newcastle upon Tyne to New York.

Edinburgh & New York local times and timezones

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of New York, United States

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Edinburgh to New York FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

On average, the flight time from Edinburgh to New York is 7 hours 36 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Edinburgh to New York could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Edinburgh and New York?

The distance between Edinburgh and New York is 3,259 miles or 5,244 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Edinburgh to New York?

The shortest flight time from Edinburgh to New York is 7 hours 20 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Edinburgh to New York?

The average flight time from Edinburgh to New York is 7 hours 36 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Edinburgh and New York?

The time zone difference between Edinburgh and New York is 5 hours.