The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 6,266 kilometers (3,894 miles / 3,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Orkney Islands, it's 02:19 in St Louis. With a 6-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 St Louis (STL) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.