CGN
Cologne
Germany
6,081 km
3,779 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
6,081 km
3,779 mi / 3,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGN EWR
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code CGN EWR
ICAO Code EDDK KEWR
City Cologne Newark
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 302 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 40.690000, -74.170000

Cologne (CGN) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 6,081 kilometers (3,779 miles / 3,283 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 20:20 in Cologne, it's 14:20 in Newark. 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 Newark (EWR) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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