Los Angeles to Edinburgh (LAX–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 5,153 mi 12h 29m nonstop +7h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

LAX–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,153 miles in approximately 12h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 12h29 85% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
LTN ~11h 55m SJC ~12h 2m BFI ~12h 8m APF ~13h 25m GCI ~13h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,935
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → EDI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
EDI → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Edinburgh is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
5,153 mi / 8,292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 29m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance5,153 mi / 8,292 km
Flight time12h 29m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 12h 29m. The route covers 5,153 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to EDI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, SJC, BFI, APF, GCI, PRG, ARN, MUC, BTS, ZRH, LIN, CPH, MAD, JFK, LHR, FRA, CDG, EWR, PHL, IAD, AMS, BCN, DUB, HEL, LIS, DOH, IST, FCO, PEK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to EDI

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to EDI ranges from 12 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,153 miles (8,292 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.