CGN to OLB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is 1,123 km (698 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (OLB to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Olbia (SS)?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is 1,123 km (698 mi, 607 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 OLB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OLB is roughly south of CGN.
How is the CGN to OLB route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-OLB in IATA codes and EDDK-LIEO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is OLB (LIEO).
| CGN | OLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LIEO |
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 37 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #300 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LIEO starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
OLB sits 265 ft (81 m) lower than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to OLB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| IG | Meridiana | ISS | Merair | 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 Olbia (SS)?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) are 1,123 km (698 mi, 607 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to OLB?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and OLB takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OLB from CGN?
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) lies roughly south of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to OLB?
3 airlines appear on the CGN-OLB route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Air Berlin, Meridiana.
Related routes
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Other routes from Olbia (SS) (OLB):
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