KGS
Kos Island
Greece
15,009 km
9,326 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,009 km
9,326 mi / 8,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
104°
east southeast

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KGS SYD
Airport Name Kos Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KGS SYD
ICAO Code LGKO YSSY
City Kos Island Sydney
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Sydney
Elevation 412 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kos Island (KGS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,009 kilometers (9,326 miles / 8,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Australia. 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 19:14 in Kos Island, it's 04:14 in Sydney. With a 9-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 Sydney (SYD) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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