Edinburgh to London flight distance & time (EDI-LCY)
How far is Edinburgh from London by plane? The great circle distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) is 544 km / 294 nm, about 56m flight time, with an initial heading of 154° (SSE).
| From | Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, GB |
|---|---|
| To | London City Airport (LCY), London, GB |
| Distance | 544 km · 294 nm · 338 mi |
| Initial heading | 154° (SSE) |
Airlines on this route
- Air France (AF)
- British Airways (BA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly EDI to LCY nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Douglas / McDonnell Douglas A4D (A-4) Skyhawk | 294 nm / 544 km |
| Douglas / McDonnell Douglas A4D (A-4) Skyhawk | 294 nm / 544 km |
| Piasecki PV-18 / HUP Retriever / H-25 Army Mule | 295 nm / 546 km |
| Kotscherigin / Kochyerigin DI-6 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 407 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-24 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Focke-Wulf Fw 44 Stieglitz | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Focke-Wulf A 16 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| LET L-410 Turbolet / L-420 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-52 / Yak-52 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-50 / Yak-50 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja | 297 nm / 550 km |
| MBB, Messerschmitt-B Bo 105 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-52 / Yak-52 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-50 / Yak-50 | 297 nm / 550 km |
| Pitts Special S-1 & S-2 | 298 nm / 552 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 205 (UH-1) | 300 nm / 556 km |
| Kaman Aerospace K-1200 K-Max | 300 nm / 556 km |
| Agusta / AgustaWestland A129 / AW129 Mangusta | 303 nm / 561 km |
| Schweizer / Sikorsky 330 / 333 / S-333 / S-434 | 303 nm / 561 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Edinburgh from London?
- The great circle distance between Edinburgh and London is 544 km (294 nm / 338 mi).
- How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
- A direct flight from EDI to LCY takes about 56m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.