CPH to EDI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 1,001 km (622 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (EDI to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Edinburgh?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 1,001 km (622 mi, 540 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 CPH to EDI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EDI is roughly west of CPH.
How is the CPH to EDI route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-EDI in IATA codes and EKCH-EGPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Edinburgh Airport is EDI (EGPH).
| CPH | EDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | EGPH |
| Country | Denmark | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #134 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EDI sits 118 ft (36 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
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 Copenhagen from Edinburgh?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are 1,001 km (622 mi, 540 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to EDI?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and EDI takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EDI from CPH?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly west of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to EDI?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-EDI route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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