KGS
Kos Island
Greece
11,593 km
7,203 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,593 km
7,203 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
308°
northwest

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KGS MEX
Airport Name Kos Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KGS MEX
ICAO Code LGKO MMMX
City Kos Island Mexico City
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 412 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kos Island (KGS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,593 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Kos Island, it's 02:26 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 6,904 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez 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 Mexico City (MEX) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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