KGS
Kos Island
Greece
14,610 km
9,078 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,610 km
9,078 mi / 7,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
111°
east southeast

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KGS MEL
Airport Name Kos Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code KGS MEL
ICAO Code LGKO YMML
City Kos Island Melbourne
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 412 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kos Island (KGS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,610 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Kos Island, it's 23:13 in Melbourne. With a 9-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 289° (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 Kos Airport (KGS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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