Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,152
miles
8,292
kilometers
4,477
nautical miles

🕐 10h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,152 8,243
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,152 8,243
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,152 7,728
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,152 7,728
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,152 10,304
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,152 7,728
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?

When you land in Los Angeles, your watch will be 8 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to LAX route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,152 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 NW bearing of 309° from Edinburgh. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,152 miles (8,292 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to LAX typically take around 10h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,152 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.