KGS
Kos Island
Greece
17,851 km
11,092 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,851 km
11,092 mi / 9,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
351°
north

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KGS PPT
Airport Name Kos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KGS PPT
ICAO Code LGKO NTAA
City Kos Island Papeete
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 412 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kos Island (KGS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,851 kilometers (11,092 miles / 9,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:55 in Kos Island, it's 14:55 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Papeete (PPT) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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