BCN to EDI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (EDI to BCN).
How far is it from Barcelona to Edinburgh?
The great-circle distance between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 905 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BCN to EDI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EDI is roughly north of BCN.
How is the BCN to EDI route written in code?
The pair is written BCN-EDI in IATA codes and LEBL-EGPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is BCN (LEBL), Edinburgh Airport is EDI (EGPH).
| BCN | EDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| ICAO code | LEBL | EGPH |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 12 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #13 | #134 |
LEBL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGPH starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EDI sits 123 ft (37 m) higher than BCN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BCN to EDI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| VY | Formosa Airlines | FOS | - | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Barcelona from Edinburgh?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 905 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BCN to EDI?
A typical nonstop flight between BCN and EDI takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EDI from BCN?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly north of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Which airlines fly BCN to EDI?
2 airlines appear on the BCN-EDI route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Formosa Airlines.
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