CGN to KLU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is 706 km (438 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KLU to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is 706 km (438 mi, 381 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 KLU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KLU is roughly southeast of CGN.
How is the CGN to KLU route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-KLU in IATA codes and EDDK-LOWK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Klagenfurt Airport is KLU (LOWK).
| CGN | KLU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Klagenfurt Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LOWK |
| Country | Germany | Austria |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 1,472 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #1104 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWK starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KLU sits 1,170 ft (357 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to KLU
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OS.
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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) are 706 km (438 mi, 381 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to KLU?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and KLU takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KLU from CGN?
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) lies roughly southeast of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to KLU?
1 airline appear on the CGN-KLU route in the open dataset, including Germanwings.
Related routes
Other routes from Köln (Cologne) (CGN):
CGN airport code · KLU airport code · Busiest airports worldwide