Edinburgh to Orkney Islands flight distance & time (EDI-KOI)
How far is Edinburgh from Orkney Islands by plane? The great circle distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is 336 km / 182 nm, about 43m flight time, with an initial heading of 5° (N).
| From | Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, GB |
|---|---|
| To | Kirkwall Airport (KOI), Orkney Islands, GB |
| Distance | 336 km · 182 nm · 209 mi |
| Initial heading | 5° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Flybe (BE)
Aircraft with enough range to fly EDI to KOI nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Nieuport Nieuport 28 | 188 nm / 348 km |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Albatros D.V | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Westland Westland 30 / WG30 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| SPAD S.VII | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Fokker Eindecker III (E.III) | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hanriot HD.1 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Caudron G.3 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-47 / R-4 / H-4 / Hoverfly 1 | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Pfalz D.XII | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-64 Skycrane | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Jodel D9 Bebe | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 204 (UH-1) | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Mil Mi-1 | 205 nm / 380 km |
| Aeronca C-2 | 207 nm / 383 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Edinburgh from Orkney Islands?
- The great circle distance between Edinburgh and Orkney Islands is 336 km (182 nm / 209 mi).
- How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Orkney Islands?
- A direct flight from EDI to KOI takes about 43m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Orkney Islands?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.