KGS
Kos Island
Greece
2,280 km
1,417 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,280 km
1,417 mi / 1,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
120°
east southeast

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KGS RUH
Airport Name Kos Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KGS RUH
ICAO Code LGKO OERK
City Kos Island Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 412 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kos Island (KGS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,280 kilometers (1,417 miles / 1,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Saudi Arabia. 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 03:39 in Kos Island, it's 04:39 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,637 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kos Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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