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Flights from Detroit to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Boston or Chicago, about 8h 42m door to door (225 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 42m
DTWEDIBOS

Detroit to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey8h 42mVia Boston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Boston or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DTT Boston (BOS) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Thu20:00 DTT21:41 BOS1h 04m connection22:45 BOS09:42 EDIJetBlue Airways
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 42m
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DTT Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat18:00 DTT18:14 ORD0h 46m connection19:00 ORD08:07 EDIUnited Airlines
60 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 07m
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DTT New York (JFK) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Wed18:15 DTT19:48 JFK1h 42m connection21:30 JFK09:04 EDIDelta Air Lines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 49m
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DTT Philadelphia (PHL) EDI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun15:45 DTT17:03 PHL2h 57m connection20:00 PHL07:01 EDIDelta Air Lines + American Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 16m
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DTT Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue20:00 DTT21:40 ATL1h 20m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
61 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 32m
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DTT Washington (IAD) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun16:00 DTT17:17 IAD5h 13m connection22:30 IAD10:22 EDIDelta Air Lines + United Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 22m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,658 km3,514 miles
Journey time
8h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hEdinburgh vs Detroit
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
DTW → EDI

Flights from Detroit to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Boston, Chicago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,658 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Boston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Edinburgh?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.

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