CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,573 km
6,570 miles
KGS
Kos Island
Greece
Distance
10,573 km
6,570 mi / 5,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN KGS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kos Airport
IATA Code CUN KGS
ICAO Code MMUN LGKO
City Cancun Kos Island
Country Mexico Greece
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Athens
Elevation 22 ft 412 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 36.790000, 27.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Kos Island (KGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece is 10,573 kilometers (6,570 miles / 5,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in Cancun, it's 23:38 in Kos Island. With a 7-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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Kos Airport (KGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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