KGS
Kos Island
Greece
11,386 km
7,075 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,386 km
7,075 mi / 6,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KGS UIO
Airport Name Kos Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KGS UIO
ICAO Code LGKO SEQM
City Kos Island Quito
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 412 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kos Island (KGS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,386 kilometers (7,075 miles / 6,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Kos Island, it's 12:40 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,788 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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