CGN
Cologne
Germany
7,951 km
4,941 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
7,951 km
4,941 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CGN DEN
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CGN DEN
ICAO Code EDDK KDEN
City Cologne Denver
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 302 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 39.860000, -104.670000

Cologne (CGN) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 7,951 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Cologne, it's 15:06 in Denver. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,132 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Cologne Bonn Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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