ATH to KGS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is 306 km (190 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KGS to ATH).
How far is it from Spata-Artemida to Kos Island?
The great-circle distance between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is 306 km (190 mi, 165 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATH to KGS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGS is roughly southeast of ATH.
How is the ATH to KGS route written in code?
The pair is written ATH-KGS in IATA codes and LGAV-LGKO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ATH (LGAV), Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is KGS (LGKO).
| ATH | KGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" |
| ICAO code | LGAV | LGKO |
| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 412 ft |
| Rank by connections | #68 | #336 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGS sits 104 ft (32 m) higher than ATH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATH to KGS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Spata-Artemida from Kos Island?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) are 306 km (190 mi, 165 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATH to KGS?
A typical nonstop flight between ATH and KGS takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGS from ATH?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) lies roughly southeast of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Which airlines fly ATH to KGS?
1 airline appear on the ATH-KGS route in the open dataset, including Aegean Airlines.
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