CGN to HER: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2,251 km (1,399 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HER to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Heraklion?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2,251 km (1,399 mi, 1,216 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 HER?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HER is roughly southeast of CGN.
How is the CGN to HER route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-HER in IATA codes and EDDK-LGIR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER (LGIR).
| CGN | HER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LGIR |
| Country | Germany | Greece |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 115 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #147 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LGIR starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HER sits 187 ft (57 m) lower than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to HER
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 |
| 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 Heraklion?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are 2,251 km (1,399 mi, 1,216 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to HER?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and HER takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HER from CGN?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) lies roughly southeast of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to HER?
2 airlines appear on the CGN-HER route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, TUIfly.
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