Distance From Edinburgh Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, EDI - BUF Distance

The distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 3323 miles or 5347 kilometers or 2885 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh ( United Kingdom ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburgh and Buffalo takes around 7 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 7 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EDI - BUF

Kilometers		5347 km
Statute Miles		3323 miles
Nautical Miles		2885 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 38 minutes

Edinburgh Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - EDI to BUF Flight Path

Location of Edinburgh Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Edinburgh to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDI - BUF

Time difference between Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Buffalo (United States) is 5 Hours.
Buffalo time is 5 Hours behind Edinburgh.

Location	Local Time
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2026-09-07, 12:18:13 BST
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-07, 07:18:13 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States