CGN to LPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 3,175 km (1,973 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LPA to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Gran Canaria Island?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 3,175 km (1,973 mi, 1,714 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 LPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LPA is roughly southwest of CGN.
How is the CGN to LPA route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-LPA in IATA codes and EDDK-GCLP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Gran Canaria Airport is LPA (GCLP).
| CGN | LPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Gran Canaria Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | GCLP |
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 78 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #99 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCLP starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LPA sits 224 ft (68 m) lower than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to LPA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | 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 Gran Canaria Island?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are 3,175 km (1,973 mi, 1,714 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to LPA?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and LPA takes about 4h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LPA from CGN?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) lies roughly southwest of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to LPA?
4 airlines appear on the CGN-LPA route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Air Berlin, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Related routes
Other routes from Köln (Cologne) (CGN):
Other routes from Gran Canaria Island (LPA):
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