CGN
Cologne
Germany
520 km
323 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
520 km
323 mi / 281 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
189°
south

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CGN GVA
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code CGN GVA
ICAO Code EDDK LSGG
City Cologne Geneva
Country Germany Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 302 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 46.240000, 6.110000

Cologne (CGN) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 520 kilometers (323 miles / 281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Cologne, it's 01:06 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,109 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Cologne Bonn Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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