Edinburgh (EDI) to Newark (EWR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,259
miles
5,245
kilometers
2,832
nautical miles

🕐 6h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,259 5,214
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,259 5,214
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,259 4,889
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,259 4,889
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,259 6,518
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,259 4,889
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?

Flights between Edinburgh and Newark follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to EWR route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Newark, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,259 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Edinburgh. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 3,259 miles (5,245 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to EWR typically take around 6h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,259 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.