HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,561 km
970 miles
KOI
Orkney Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
1,561 km
970 mi / 843 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

HEL KOI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kirkwall Airport
IATA Code HEL KOI
ICAO Code EFHK EGPA
City Helsinki Orkney Islands
Country Finland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/London
Elevation 179 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 58.960000, -2.900000

Helsinki (HEL) to Orkney Islands (KOI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom is 1,561 kilometers (970 miles / 843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Finland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Helsinki, it's 07:18 in Orkney Islands.

The return flight from Orkney Islands (KOI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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