CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,916 km
4,919 miles
KGS
Kos Island
Greece
Distance
7,916 km
4,919 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT KGS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kos Airport
IATA Code CPT KGS
ICAO Code FACT LGKO
City Cape Town Kos Island
Country South Africa Greece
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 412 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.790000, 27.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kos Island (KGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece is 7,916 kilometers (4,919 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Cape Town, it's 17:32 in Kos Island.

The return flight from Kos Island (KGS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kos Airport (KGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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