The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,143 kilometers (10,031 miles / 8,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:16 in Orkney Islands, it's 18:16 in Gold Coast. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.