CGN to KGS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is 2,224 km (1,382 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KGS to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Kos Island?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is 2,224 km (1,382 mi, 1,201 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 CGN to KGS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGS is roughly southeast of CGN.
How is the CGN to KGS route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-KGS in IATA codes and EDDK-LGKO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is KGS (LGKO).
| CGN | KGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LGKO |
| Country | Germany | Greece |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 412 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #336 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LGKO starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGS sits 110 ft (34 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to KGS
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | Active |
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 Köln (Cologne) from Kos Island?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) are 2,224 km (1,382 mi, 1,201 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to KGS?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and KGS takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGS from CGN?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) lies roughly southeast of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to KGS?
3 airlines appear on the CGN-KGS route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Air Berlin, TUIfly.
Related routes
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