Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,051
miles
8,128
kilometers
4,389
nautical miles

🕐 10h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,051 8,082
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,051 8,082
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,051 7,577
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,051 7,577
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,051 10,102
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,051 7,577
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 Edinburgh to San Francisco would take approximately 11 days compared to just 10h 7m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to SFO route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,051 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 314° from Edinburgh. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,051 miles (8,128 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EDI to SFO typically take around 10h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,051 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.