KGS to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,789 km (1,111 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to KGS).
How far is it from Kos Island to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,789 km (1,111 mi, 966 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 KGS to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northwest of KGS.
How is the KGS to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written KGS-MUC in IATA codes and LGKO-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is KGS (LGKO), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| KGS | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | LGKO | EDDM |
| Country | Greece | Germany |
| Elevation | 412 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #336 | #17 |
LGKO starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,075 ft (328 m) higher than KGS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KGS to MUC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| DE | Condor Flugdienst | CFG | Condor | 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 Kos Island from Munich?
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 1,789 km (1,111 mi, 966 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KGS to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between KGS and MUC takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from KGS?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northwest of Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS).
Which airlines fly KGS to MUC?
3 airlines appear on the KGS-MUC route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Condor Flugdienst, TUIfly.
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