CGN to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,951 km (1,212 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,951 km (1,212 mi, 1,053 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 CGN to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly southwest of CGN.
How is the CGN to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-FAO in IATA codes and EDDK-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| CGN | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LPFR |
| Country | Germany | Portugal |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #156 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LPFR starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FAO sits 278 ft (85 m) lower than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to FAO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
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 Köln (Cologne) from Faro?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,951 km (1,212 mi, 1,053 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and FAO takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from CGN?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly southwest of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the CGN-FAO route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Ryanair.
Related routes
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