CGN to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 436 km (271 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 436 km (271 mi, 235 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 MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly southeast of CGN.
How is the CGN to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-MUC in IATA codes and EDDK-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| CGN | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | EDDM |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #17 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,185 ft (361 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to MUC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | 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 Munich?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 436 km (271 mi, 235 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and MUC takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from CGN?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly southeast of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to MUC?
3 airlines appear on the CGN-MUC route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Lufthansa, TUIfly.
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