GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,904 km
6,154 miles
KGS
Kos Island
Greece
Distance
9,904 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

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GIG KGS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kos Airport
IATA Code GIG KGS
ICAO Code SBGL LGKO
City Rio De Janeiro Kos Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 412 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.790000, 27.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kos Island (KGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece is 9,904 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:54 in Kos Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kos Island (KGS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Kos Airport (KGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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