KGS
Kos Island
Greece
10,015 km
6,223 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,015 km
6,223 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGS YVR
Airport Name Kos Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KGS YVR
ICAO Code LGKO CYVR
City Kos Island Richmond
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Vancouver
Elevation 412 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kos Island (KGS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,015 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Canada. 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 23:17 in Kos Island, it's 13:17 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Richmond (YVR) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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