GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,537 km
955 miles
KOI
Orkney Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
1,537 km
955 mi / 830 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
340°
north northwest

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GVA KOI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kirkwall Airport
IATA Code GVA KOI
ICAO Code LSGG EGPA
City Geneva Orkney Islands
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 58.960000, -2.900000

Geneva (GVA) to Orkney Islands (KOI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom is 1,537 kilometers (955 miles / 830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Geneva, it's 01:49 in Orkney Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,361 feet between the two airports. Kirkwall Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Orkney Islands (KOI) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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