KGS
Kos Island
Greece
9,159 km
5,691 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
52°
northeast

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KGS KIX
Airport Name Kos Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code KGS KIX
ICAO Code LGKO RJBB
City Kos Island Osaka
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 412 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 34.430000, 135.240000

Kos Island (KGS) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Kos Island, it's 11:22 in Osaka. 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 Osaka (KIX) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kos Airport (KGS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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