KGS
Kos Island
Greece
10,166 km
6,317 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
10,166 km
6,317 mi / 5,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KGS SEA
Airport Name Kos Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code KGS SEA
ICAO Code LGKO KSEA
City Kos Island Seattle
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 412 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 47.450000, -122.310000

Kos Island (KGS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,166 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 United States. 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 00:45 in Kos Island, it's 14:45 in Seattle. With a 10-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 Seattle (SEA) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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