KGS
Kos Island
Greece
9,730 km
6,046 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGS TPA
Airport Name Kos Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KGS TPA
ICAO Code LGKO KTPA
City Kos Island Tampa
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 412 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kos Island (KGS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 23:45 in Kos Island, it's 16:45 in Tampa. With a 7-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 Tampa (TPA) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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