CGN
Cologne
Germany
7,806 km
4,850 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,806 km
4,850 mi / 4,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
50°
northeast

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CGN PEK
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CGN PEK
ICAO Code EDDK ZBAA
City Cologne Beijing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 302 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 40.080000, 116.580000

Cologne (CGN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,806 kilometers (4,850 miles / 4,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Cologne, it's 15:15 in Beijing. With a 7-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 Beijing (PEK) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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