CGN
Cologne
Germany
514 km
319 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
514 km
319 mi / 277 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
276°
west

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CGN LGW
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CGN LGW
ICAO Code EDDK EGKK
City Cologne London
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 302 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 51.150000, -0.190000

Cologne (CGN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 514 kilometers (319 miles / 277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Cologne, it's 03:06 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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