CGN to FUE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is 3,050 km (1,895 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (FUE to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to El Matorral?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is 3,050 km (1,895 mi, 1,647 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 FUE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FUE is roughly southwest of CGN.
How is the CGN to FUE route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-FUE in IATA codes and EDDK-GCFV in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Fuerteventura Airport is FUE (GCFV).
| CGN | FUE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Fuerteventura Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | GCFV |
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 85 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #176 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCFV starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FUE sits 217 ft (66 m) lower than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to FUE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | 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 El Matorral?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) are 3,050 km (1,895 mi, 1,647 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to FUE?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and FUE takes about 4h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FUE from CGN?
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) lies roughly southwest of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to FUE?
2 airlines appear on the CGN-FUE route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, TUIfly.
Related routes
Other routes from Köln (Cologne) (CGN):
Other routes from El Matorral (FUE):
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