The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 885 kilometers (550 miles / 478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Orkney Islands, it's 09:36 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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