Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,701
miles
5,957
kilometers
3,216
nautical miles

🕐 7h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (293°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,701 5,922
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,701 5,922
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,701 5,552
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,701 5,552
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,701 7,402
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,701 5,552
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 3,701 miles across 8 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to ORD route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,701 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 293° from Edinburgh. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3,701 miles (5,957 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to ORD typically take around 7h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,701 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.