AMS to CGN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 230 km (143 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (CGN to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Köln (Cologne)?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 230 km (143 mi, 124 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to CGN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CGN is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to CGN route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-CGN in IATA codes and EHAM-EDDK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK).
| AMS | CGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Cologne Bonn Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EDDK |
| Country | Netherlands | Germany |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 302 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #122 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CGN sits 313 ft (95 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to CGN
No carrier is listed as operating this pair in the open route dataset. It appears only as a codeshare, sold by AZ, KLon another airline's aircraft.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Köln (Cologne)?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are 230 km (143 mi, 124 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to CGN?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and CGN takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CGN from AMS?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Related routes
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