Sacramento to Edinburgh (SMF–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,965 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 14h 9m AAACLH → ACUA Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh flights
MCO Orlando 14h 22m WN → VS Orlando (MCO) to Edinburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 15h 27m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 18h 8m LXSNUA → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 24h 56m B6 → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
EWR Newark 25h 11m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sacramento to Edinburgh
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,965 mi 9h 15m nonstop +8h ahead

SMF–EDI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ORD ~14h 9m MCO ~14h 22m ATL ~15h 27m IAD ~18h 8m JFK ~24h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
608
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
SMF → EDI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
EDI → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric SMF→EDI OAK→EDI SJC→EDI
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 9h 15m 9h 7m 10h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Edinburgh flights · San Jose (SJC) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,965 mi / 7,990 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 15m 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.
Facts

SMF–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance4,965 mi / 7,990 km
Flight time9h 15m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 9h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 4,965 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SMF to EDI

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to EDI is about 9 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,965 miles (7,990 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).