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

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5,153 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 12h 35m AMCIDE → WS Calgary (YYC) to Edinburgh flights
YUL Montréal 12h 37m ACNZSN → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 40m KLSQ → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 12h 45m AAAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 12h 51m AAAFAZ → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
ORD Chicago 12h 53m AAACAY → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 5m AAAFAM → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 8m ACEJALXJ → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 13h 14m AAAFAM → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
BRU Zaventem 13h 15m SQ → SN Zaventem (BRU) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,153 mi 12h 29m nonstop +8h ahead

LAX–EDI had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,153 miles in 12h 29m.

Also explore LAX Routes EDI Routes LAX Live Flights EDI Live Flights LAX Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 74% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
YYC ~12h 35m YUL ~12h 37m AMS ~12h 40m LHR ~12h 45m BOS ~12h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,260
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
EDI → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
+8h
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
5,153 mi / 8,292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 29m gate to gate.
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+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 12h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 5,153 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to EDI: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 12h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Amsterdam.
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from EDI to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.