The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,484 kilometers (922 miles / 801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Orkney Islands, it's 07:39 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,366 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Kirkwall Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 334° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.