APW
Apia
Samoa
16,835 km
10,461 miles
KGS
Kos Island
Greece
Distance
16,835 km
10,461 mi / 9,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
327°
north northwest

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APW KGS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kos Airport
IATA Code APW KGS
ICAO Code NSFA LGKO
City Apia Kos Island
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 412 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.790000, 27.090000

Apia (APW) to Kos Island (KGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece is 16,835 kilometers (10,461 miles / 9,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Samoa with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Apia, it's 21:07 in Kos Island. With a 11-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 Kos Island (KGS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Kos Airport (KGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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