Toronto to Edinburgh flights
Edinburgh lies 5,338 km (3,317 mi) north-east of Toronto, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Toronto | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.8 million | 514,990 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | EDI, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | M5A | EH1–EH9 |
Clocks in Edinburgh are 5 h ahead of Toronto right now, so a 7 h 36 min journey lands 12 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edinburgh
Crossing from Canada into United Kingdom: money changes from the Dollar to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 km).
Arriving in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,392 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Glasgow Airport (GLA, 78 km), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 100 km), Dundee Airport (DND, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,392 ft | 135 ft |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,730 ft | 26 ft |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,800 ft | 65 ft |
| Dundee Airport (regional) | DND | 57 km (35 mi) | 4,593 ft | 17 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,338 km (3,317 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Edinburgh
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Common questions
How far is Edinburgh from Toronto?
5,338 km (3,317 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Edinburgh by air?
About 7 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5 h ahead at the moment (Europe/London against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Toronto to Edinburgh flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI); Edinburgh also has GLA, PIK, DND.
What currency do I need in Edinburgh?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Edinburgh?
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.