Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,000
miles
6,438
kilometers
3,476
nautical miles

🕐 8h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (41°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,000 6,400
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,000 6,400
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,000 6,000
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,000 6,000
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,000 8,000
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,000 6,000
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Atlanta to Edinburgh would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 7m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to EDI route connects Atlanta, United States with Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,000 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 41° from Atlanta. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 4,000 miles (6,438 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to EDI typically take around 8h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,000 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.