KGS
Kos Island
Greece
8,247 km
5,124 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,247 km
5,124 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
73°
east northeast

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KGS SZX
Airport Name Kos Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KGS SZX
ICAO Code LGKO ZGSZ
City Kos Island Shenzhen
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 412 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kos Island (KGS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,247 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with China. 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 05:25 in Kos Island, it's 11:25 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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