CGN
Cologne
Germany
9,203 km
5,719 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,203 km
5,719 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CGN HKG
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code CGN HKG
ICAO Code EDDK VHHH
City Cologne Hong Kong
Country Germany Hong Kong
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 302 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 22.310000, 113.920000

Cologne (CGN) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,203 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Hong Kong. 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 17:06 in Cologne, it's 00:06 in Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong (HKG) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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