CGN
Cologne
Germany
8,914 km
5,539 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
8,914 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
312°
northwest

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CGN PHX
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code CGN PHX
ICAO Code EDDK KPHX
City Cologne Phoenix
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Phoenix
Elevation 302 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 33.430000, -112.010000

Cologne (CGN) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 8,914 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:59 in Cologne, it's 00:59 in Phoenix. With a 8-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 Phoenix (PHX) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 34° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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