KGS
Kos Island
Greece
10,698 km
6,648 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,698 km
6,648 mi / 5,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
282°
west northwest

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KGS MDE
Airport Name Kos Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KGS MDE
ICAO Code LGKO SKRG
City Kos Island Rionegro
Country Greece Colombia
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Bogota
Elevation 412 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kos Island (KGS) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,698 kilometers (6,648 miles / 5,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Kos Island, it's 07:16 in Rionegro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,543 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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