CGN
Cologne
Germany
6,545 km
4,067 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CGN DTW
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CGN DTW
ICAO Code EDDK KDTW
City Cologne Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 302 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 42.210000, -83.350000

Cologne (CGN) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 10:29 in Cologne, it's 04:29 in Detroit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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