Edinburgh (EDI) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,600
miles
7,404
kilometers
3,998
nautical miles

🕐 9h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 W (289°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,600 7,360
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,600 7,360
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,600 6,900
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,600 6,900
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,600 9,200
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,600 6,900
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?

This long-haul flight covers 4,600 miles across 10 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to IAH route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,600 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 289° from Edinburgh. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 4,600 miles (7,404 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to IAH typically take around 9h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,600 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.