DTW
Detroit
United States
8,756 km
5,441 miles
KGS
Kos Island
Greece
Distance
8,756 km
5,441 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW KGS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kos Airport
IATA Code DTW KGS
ICAO Code KDTW LGKO
City Detroit Kos Island
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 645 ft 412 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 36.790000, 27.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Kos Island (KGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece is 8,756 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 United States 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 08:47 in Detroit, it's 15:47 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Kos Airport (KGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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