Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh
1h 42m The flight from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 1,033 km (642 miles) and takes approximately 1h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 314°, passing near 53.1° N, 3.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 53m | 2h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 19m | 1h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 09m | 1h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 13m | 1h 38m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FRA | EDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Edinburgh |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | EDDF | EGPH |
| Coordinates | 50.0267, 8.5584 | 55.9501, -3.3723 |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Edinburgh?
A non-stop flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 1h 42m. The great-circle distance is 1,033 km (642 miles, 558 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 314°.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Edinburgh?
1,033 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 642 miles or 558 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FRA and EDI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,033 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.