CGN
Cologne
Germany
6,214 km
3,861 miles
DEL
New Delhi
India
Distance
6,214 km
3,861 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
85°
east

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CGN DEL
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA Code CGN DEL
ICAO Code EDDK VIDP
City Cologne New Delhi
Country Germany India
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 302 ft 777 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 28.570000, 77.100000

Cologne (CGN) to New Delhi (DEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 6,214 kilometers (3,861 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Cologne, it's 13:43 in New Delhi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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