KGS
Kos Island
Greece
9,454 km
5,874 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,454 km
5,874 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
316°
northwest

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KGS STL
Airport Name Kos Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KGS STL
ICAO Code LGKO KSTL
City Kos Island St Louis
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 412 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kos Island (KGS) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,454 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 23:38 in Kos Island, it's 15:38 in St Louis. 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 46° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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