CGN
Cologne
Germany
6,059 km
3,765 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,059 km
3,765 mi / 3,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CGN JFK
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code CGN JFK
ICAO Code EDDK KJFK
City Cologne New York
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 302 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 40.640000, -73.780000

Cologne (CGN) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,059 kilometers (3,765 miles / 3,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 09:17 in Cologne, it's 03:17 in New York. 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 New York (JFK) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 50° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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