London to Edmonton flights
Edmonton lies 6,796 km (4,223 mi) north-west of London, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 28 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.
| London | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Population | 9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | YEG, 28 km out |
Clocks in Edmonton are 7 h behind London right now, so a 9 h 28 min journey lands only 2 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edmonton
Crossing from United Kingdom into Canada: money changes from the Pound to the Dollar (CAD); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Edmonton
Edmonton is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 2,373 ft |
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from London?
6,796 km (4,223 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Edmonton by air?
About 9 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 7 h behind at the moment (America/Edmonton against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Edmonton flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
What currency do I need in Edmonton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, 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.