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Flights from Seattle to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Reykjavik or Chicago, about 10h 02m door to door (180 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 02m
SEAEDIJFK

Seattle to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey10h 02mVia Reykjavik, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Reykjavik (KEF) EDI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: easyJet, Icelandair, Jet2
Mon19:15 SEA09:22 KEF0h 53m connection10:15 KEF13:17 EDIIcelandair
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 02m
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SEA Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue11:00 SEA16:48 ORD2h 12m connection19:00 ORD08:07 EDIAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
65 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 07m
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SEA New York (JFK) EDI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Mon11:45 SEA19:47 JFK1h 43m connection21:30 JFK09:04 EDIDelta Air Lines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 19m
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SEA Boston (BOS) EDI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Thu09:30 SEA17:40 BOS2h 20m connection20:00 BOS06:51 EDIAlaska Airlines + Delta Air Lines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 21m
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SEA Toronto (YYZ) EDI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, WestJet
Tue08:15 SEA15:30 YYZ4h 30m connection20:00 YYZ07:05 EDIAlaska Airlines + Air Canada
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 50m
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SEA Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri12:00 SEA19:29 ATL3h 31m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 32m
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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
7,189 km4,464 miles
Journey time
10h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hEdinburgh vs Seattle
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
SEA, BFI → EDI

Flights from Seattle to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seattle to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Reykjavik, 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 Seattle to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF), Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Edinburgh?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.

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