Kos to Suez Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Kos, Greece to Suez, Egypt. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
538.8 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
4.5 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
2.2 days
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Kos to Suez. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 9% longer than the 492 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to south. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Suez Canal.

Sea distance
538.8 nm (997.8 km)
Direct line
492.1 nm9% longer
Great-circle bearing
146° (southeast)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
7.0° × 5.3°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
Transits
  1. Suez Canal
From
Kos (Greece) 36.8916, 27.2877
To
Suez (Egypt) 29.9668, 32.5498
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn4.5 days
8 kn2.8 days
10 kn2.2 days
12 kn45 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Kos to Suez Route

The maritime route from Kos to Suez is a long-haul ocean international passage serving a major port and an island destination in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Kos in Greece with Suez in Egypt.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this long-haul ocean international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a long-haul ocean route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a long-haul ocean passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Kos to Suez by sea?

The sea distance from Kos to Suez is approximately 538.8 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Kos to Suez?

A long-haul ocean within the same maritime region crossing of 538.8 nautical miles typically takes 2.2 days – 4.5 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Kos to Suez?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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