CGN to SZG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 545 km (339 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SZG to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Salzburg?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 545 km (339 mi, 294 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 SZG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SZG is roughly southeast of CGN.
How is the CGN to SZG route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-SZG in IATA codes and EDDK-LOWS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Salzburg Airport is SZG (LOWS).
| CGN | SZG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Salzburg Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LOWS |
| Country | Germany | Austria |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #420 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWS starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SZG sits 1,109 ft (338 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to SZG
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 Salzburg?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) are 545 km (339 mi, 294 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to SZG?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and SZG takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SZG from CGN?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) lies roughly southeast of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to SZG?
1 airline appear on the CGN-SZG route in the open dataset, including Germanwings.
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